David R. Rivenbark, Child Pornography, Florida 2017

Grimy Times

David R. Rivenbark, a 39-year-old Nevada man, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for transportation and possession of child pornography in Orlando, Florida.

According to court documents, Rivenbark was found guilty by a federal jury on April 13, 2017, for his involvement in the production and distribution of child pornography.

Rivenbark’s crimes were uncovered in 2014, when Canadian law enforcement authorities initiated an international investigation into individuals using chatrooms within a social media website to trade child pornography. Rivenbark, who was living in Oviedo, Florida at the time, posted a link within the social media website directing users to a Dropbox location that contained 111 videos of child pornography.

A forensic examination of Rivenbark’s computer revealed 462 images and 2 videos containing child pornography in the deleted space. The evidence showed that Rivenbark had actively searched for and viewed child pornography, which he later deleted using cleaning software.

U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron sentenced Rivenbark to 20 years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release. The court’s decision is a warning to those who engage in this behavior, said HSI Tampa Special Agent in Charge James C. Spero.

This case was investigated by the York Regional Police Service (Ontario, Canada) – Special Victims Unit, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ilianys Rivera Miranda.

The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant: David R. Rivenbark

Criminal Charges: Transportation and Possession of Child Pornography

City and State: Orlando, Florida

Date: April 13, 2017

Sentence: 20 years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release

This case is a reminder of the importance of protecting our children from predators like Rivenbark. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring these individuals to justice.