Demario Desmond Fenton, Child Sex Abuse, Florida 2024

Demario Desmond Fenton, a 21-year-old man from Port Charlotte, Florida, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse videos.

In a disturbing case, Demario Desmond Fenton, a 21-year-old man from Port Charlotte, Florida, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse videos. Fenton was found guilty of producing videos depicting the sexual abuse of a child. This sentence will run consecutive to any state sentence imposed.

According to court documents, between July and August 2023, Fenton used or persuaded a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct. Fenton also produced videos of the minor being sexually abused. On November 15, 2023, a search warrant was executed at Fenton’s home, and his laptop and electronic storage devices were seized. Fenton agreed to speak with law enforcement and admitted to sexually abusing the minor and recording that abuse.

The subsequent forensic examination of Fenton’s electronic devices revealed videos of the minor’s sexual abuse. This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Fort Myers Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, which includes the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Yolande G. Viacava.

This is another case brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the U.S. government to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.

Fenton must register as a sex offender, as per his sentence. This case serves as a reminder of the gravity of the crime and the importance of protecting our children from abuse. The investigation and prosecution of such cases demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to ensuring justice is served.

Fenton’s case highlights the need for continued vigilance in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse. If you suspect a child is being abused, contact the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 or visit www.childwelfare.gov.

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