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Florida Man Sentenced for Tweeting Child Abuse Images
Tampa, Florida – In a disturbing case of child exploitation, Marchaun Browning, a 24-year-old from Gibsonton, Florida, has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for distributing and possessing child pornography. Browning’s sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven, also includes 10 years of supervised release.
Browning pleaded guilty to the charges on April 21, 2021. According to court documents, in June 2017, Browning created several Twitter accounts and posted or ‘tweeted’ child sex abuse images, tagging other Twitter accounts associated with elected officials, media outlets, and public figures. The tweets also contained messages directed at the intended and tagged recipients.
On June 18, 2017, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Browning’s residence and discovered over 160 images and one video depicting the sexual abuse of children, including some as young as toddlers, located on Browning’s devices seized from his residence. This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frank Murray as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.
Browning’s sentence is a stark reminder of the severity of child exploitation crimes and the importance of vigilance in monitoring social media platforms. As this case demonstrates, the consequences for such crimes are severe and can have far-reaching impacts on victims and their families.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of child exploitation and the importance of continued efforts to combat this issue. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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