Laredo Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
A 25-year-old Laredo resident has been charged with receiving and possessing child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Eduardo Rosas admitted to receiving and possessing numerous images and video files depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his iPhone.
The investigation began after authorities learned someone had uploaded CSAM onto a Kik account. Rosas was the owner of that account. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at his residence, at which time they seized several electronic devices including an Apple iPhone 11. Rosas admitted to owning the Kik account and the phone.
Forensic analysis revealed 43 images, 99 videos files and 85 thumbnail files, all depicting CSAM. Some of the material depicted bondage, infants, bestiality and sadistic material.
Rosas faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine. U.S. District Judge Diana Saldaña will impose sentencing at a later date. He has been and will remain in custody pending sentencing.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa A. Lopez 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.
Eduardo Rosas, 25, City of Laredo, Texas, received and possessed child pornography, as part of a federal investigation that began after authorities discovered CSAM on a Kik account. The defendant admitted to owning the account and the iPhone 11 containing the images and videos.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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