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Ruben Castillo, 50, Faces 24 Years in Prison for Child Pornography
A Silver City man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for his role in producing child pornography, according to federal court records.
Ruben Castillo, 50, was sentenced on February 16 in federal court for producing visual depictions of minors engaging in sexual conduct.
Castillo pleaded guilty to the charges on March 24, 2020. He admitted to using Instagram to find and contact minor girls, including a 15-year-old victim he met on July 21, 2019.
According to his plea agreement and court records, Castillo persuaded the victim to engage in sexual conduct and used his cellphone to photograph the act.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations with the assistance of the Silver City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Marisa A. Ong and Ry Ellison prosecuted the case.
Castillo will be subject to supervised release for five years after his release from prison.
His sentence serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of child sex crimes. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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