A 30-year-old Laredo resident has admitted to receiving and possessing child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
The investigation began after authorities linked David De Los Santos to child exploitative materials in the internet.
Law enforcement conducted a search of his residence in Laredo and seized numerous digital devices. A forensic analysis revealed 832 image and video files depicting children engaged in sexually explicit conduct. According to court documents, the files included children under the age of 5 and images involving elements of bondage or bestiality.
De Los Santos has been and will remain in custody pending sentencing. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations with the assistance of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Laredo Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Petters is prosecuting the case, which was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
De Los Santos pleaded guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography. He will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Diana Saldaña at a later date.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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