El Paso Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Child Pornography Ring

EL PASO, Texas — In a shocking case of child exploitation, Javier Alejandro Parada, 36, was sentenced to 160 months in prison for receipt and distribution of a visual depiction involving the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to a recent federal court ruling.

According to court documents, Parada used a fake social media account to share nearly 35 files containing Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM) in a group chat between Dec. 31, 2020, and Jan. 2, 2021. Investigators later identified additional online accounts on which he kept files containing CSEM, some of which had been sent to him from other contacts.

“We remain committed to prosecuting these types of heinous offenses against children and will always follow up on any leads of child sexual abuse,” said U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas. “Just as important as the result of this case, Parada’s arrest led to the arrest of another child predator in Las Cruces and the rescue of that defendant’s victim. Our partners did an amazing job throughout this investigation.”

“Predators contemplating to exploit children should heed this Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigation and the sentence handed down,” said Special Agent in Charge Francisco B. Burrola of HSI El Paso. “HSI and our law enforcement partners continue to work tirelessly to protect our greatest asset—our children—and focus on arresting and prosecuting those who seek to victimize them.”

Parada’s case was investigated by HSI and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Valenzuela. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

The sentence of 160 months in prison is a significant blow to Parada, who will now face the consequences of his heinous crimes. As the investigation revealed, Parada used a fake social media account to share child pornography, which led to the arrest of another child predator and the rescue of a victim.

HSI and its law enforcement partners will continue to work tirelessly to protect children from exploitation and abuse. The sentence handed down in this case is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement to bring perpetrators to justice.

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