Jesus Gaytan III, Child Pornography Possession, Texas 2022
A Texas National Guard soldier has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography.
Jesus Gaytan III, 23, of Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested during a traffic stop near Del Rio on Dec. 17, 2021.
According to court documents, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers conducted the traffic stop and discovered that Gaytan and a minor were passengers in the vehicle. Upon questioning, both Gaytan and the minor disclosed that they were in a sexual relationship.
A review of Gaytan's cell phone revealed video of Gaytan and the minor involved in sexual acts. Gaytan was arrested during the traffic stop and has remained in federal custody since.
Gaytan pleaded guilty on March 14, 2022, to one count of possession of child pornography.
The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Jaime Esparza, stated that the possession of child pornography is a serious offense and that anyone in violation will be prosecuted accordingly.
Special Agent in Charge Craig Larrabee for the Homeland Security Investigations San Antonio Division stated that individuals who commit heinous acts of violence against children will be found and brought to justice.
Gaytan was sentenced to 72 months in prison and ordered to pay a $17,000 assessment.
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.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Assistant U.S. Attorney Rex Beasley prosecuted the case.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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