A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has found Sean Anthony Christie (43, Sarasota) guilty of production, distribution, and receipt of child sex abuse material and access with intent to view child sex abuse material.
According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, Christie used a social media application to solicit, receive, and distribute child sexual abuse material depicting minors under 12 years of age.
Christie also used another social media application to meet minor girls, including a 12-year-old victim whom he used to produce child sex abuse material.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Derry.
Christie faces a maximum penalty of 80 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.
This case was brought 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.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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