Jesse Ausbin Brown Gets 20 Years for Child Porn

ORLANDO, FL – Jesse Ausbin Brown, 62, of Orlando, Florida, will spend the next two decades in federal prison after being sentenced yesterday for possession of child pornography. Chief United States District Judge Anne C. Conway handed down the 20-year sentence, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, marking a harsh penalty for a repeat offender with a disturbing history.

Brown initially pleaded guilty on October 23, 2014, but the roots of this case stretch back further. On September 20, 2012, the Winter Garden Police Department received a disturbing report: Brown was allegedly attempting to lure young children into his vehicle. That initial investigation revealed a far darker past. Records showed Brown had previously been convicted in the Western District of South Dakota in 1992 for sexually abusing two children, resulting in a nearly 20-year prison sentence.

Upon his release and completion of supervised release, Brown relocated to Winter Garden, Florida. Crucially, he failed to comply with the law by registering as a sex offender – a requirement triggered by his move. This failure led to his initial arrest and subsequent federal conviction for failing to register. It was during the aftermath of *that* arrest that the truly sickening details began to emerge. Brown’s vehicle was sold on December 2, 2012, and the new owner discovered a smartphone hidden within, brimming with illegal and depraved content.

An examination of the phone revealed numerous images of child pornography, some dated as recently as September 5, 2012 – just weeks after the initial attempt to lure children. Brown eventually confessed to downloading the images and concealing the phone in the trunk of his car. The evidence was damning, painting a picture of a predator who continued to endanger children even after serving time for prior offenses.

The investigation was a collaborative effort, involving the Winter Garden Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph M. Schuster skillfully prosecuted the case, ensuring Brown faced the full weight of the law. This wasn’t just about images on a phone; it was about protecting vulnerable children from a dangerous individual.

This case was brought forth as part of Project Safe Childhood, a national initiative spearheaded by the Department of Justice to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. Launched in 2006, the project aims to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those who prey on children. For more information on Project Safe Childhood and how to report suspected abuse, visit www.justice.gov/psc. The sentencing of Jesse Ausbin Brown serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing fight against this horrific crime and the importance of vigilance in protecting our children.