A 21-year-old Bahamian citizen has been found guilty of producing and distributing child sex abuse materials in Oklahoma, according to a recent trial.
Chrystano Peder Carmelo Cooper, a resident of Freeport, Grand Bahama, was convicted on four counts by a federal jury in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, including production, distribution, receipt, and possession of child sexual abuse materials.
The federal jury delivered its guilty verdicts on November 14, 2024, following a three-day trial that began on November 12, 2024. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Cooper exploited a minor child through the production and sharing of child sexual abuse materials while attending college in the Eastern District of Oklahoma between December 2022 and February 2024.
The guilty verdicts were the result of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations.
Cooper will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal until sentencing, which will be scheduled following the completion of a presentence report. The Honorable Ronald A. White will preside over the sentencing.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jessie K. Pippin and Jessica Bove represented the United States during the trial.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of child exploitation in the United States and the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat this crime.
Chrystano Peder Carmelo Cooper’s real full name is Chrystano Peder Carmelo Cooper. The exact criminal charges include production, distribution, receipt, and possession of child sexual abuse materials. The city and state involved are Muskogee, Oklahoma. The exact date of the crime is between December 2022 and February 2024. The current status of Cooper is in the custody of the United States Marshal until sentencing.
The sentencing will be scheduled following the completion of a presentence report. The Honorable Ronald A. White will preside over the sentencing.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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