GRIMY NEWS ALERT: A local attorney from Brandon has been handed a heavy blow by justice. Benjamin Crawford, 47, has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. The plea agreement reveals that this despicable act was committed over social media channels, and the evidence of his sickening collection of child exploitation content was found on his cellphone and laptop.
Crawford’s sentencing hearing is set for September 25, 2025, where he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. His plea agreement includes the surrender of all electronic devices used to commit this heinous crime.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from Tampa and Tennessee. Assistant United States Attorney Ilyssa M. Spergel is handling the prosecution, showcasing the government’s commitment to combating child sexual exploitation.
This case is a part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched in 2006 by the Department of Justice to tackle the alarming rise in child sexual exploitation and abuse. The project mobilizes federal, state, and local resources to catch and punish predators like Crawford and help rescue the innocent victims.
For more details on this harrowing case and Project Safe Childhood’s ongoing efforts, visit www.justice.gov/psc.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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