A Denver man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, according to a recent press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Jesse Evans, 33, of Denver, Colorado, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William J. Martinez to serve 252 months in federal prison for production of child pornography. He was also ordered to serve 25 years on supervised release and register as a sex offender.
The investigation into Evans’ crimes began on January 3, 2012, when a Denver Police Department detective initiated a child exploitation investigation. The detective downloaded child pornography from another computer using peer-to-peer software, and a search warrant was obtained and executed on February 8, 2012, for Evans’ residence.
During the search, investigators found multiple computers, including two laptops, and located nearly 100 images and videos of child pornography that Evans produced of three prepubescent minors. The FBI became involved in the investigation and conducted a review of the computers, which confirmed the evidence.
“Sexually assaulting children and recording that assault in photos or video, is an unspeakable crime that deserves severe and swift justice,” said U.S. Attorney John Walsh. “Our hearts go out to the victims in this case and their families. The defendant in this case was brought to justice by the hard work of the Denver Police Department and the FBI, working alongside a determined and able Assistant U.S. Attorney from this office. Their unflagging commitment to protecting children from predators like Evans deserves our profound thanks.”
The case was investigated by the Denver Police Department (DPD) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The defendant was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Judith Smith. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006.
Evans was first charged by Criminal Complaint on June 29, 2012. He was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 26, 2012, and later charged by Information on June 12, 2013. He pled guilty before Judge Martinez to the sole count of the Information, production of child pornography, on June 12, 2013. He was sentenced today, April 1, 2014.
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Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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