Jovanni Ramirez, Advertising Child Pornography, Michigan 2023

A 28-year-old Pontiac man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for advertising child pornography online. Jovanni Ramirez, a resident of Pontiac, Michigan, was sentenced by Judge Denise Page Hood on an undisclosed date.

According to the investigation, in June 2019, Ramirez collected, advertised, and sold images of child pornography online. He told one online user that he had over 500 videos, and that he typically sold each video for $50. Ramirez offered to sell an undercover agent child pornography in August 2019, using a PayPal account to receive payment.

Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Ramirez’s residence and located over 350 images and over 100 videos of child pornography on his cell phone.

“Individuals who advertise and sell child pornography online are responsible for fueling the cycle of abuse that victims of sexual exploitation experience every time their images are distributed to others,” said U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison.

“This case shows the outcome of the tireless work of our dedicated law enforcement professionals,” said Angie Salazar, special agent in charge of HSI Detroit. “HSI is committed to holding those who sexually exploit our children accountable and will continue to seek significant sentences for anyone who commit these horrendous crimes against children.”

Assistant United States Attorneys Jessica Currie and Erin Ramamurthy prosecuted the case, which was investigated by agents of the office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

Jovanni Ramirez, 28, of Pontiac, Michigan, was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for advertisement of child pornography.

The charges against Ramirez include advertisement of child pornography, which is a serious crime that carries significant penalties.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Ramirez advertised and sold child pornography online, using a PayPal account to receive payment.

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