CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 58-year-old Corpus Christi resident is behind bars after being convicted of distributing child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
Steven Furman pleaded guilty to the charges on February 1.
On [April 6, 2021], authorities executed a search warrant at Furman’s residence, seizing various electronic devices. Forensic analysis revealed 671 images and videos depicting child pornography. At the time of his arrest, Furman admitted to using the internet to view, download and distribute child pornography.
The FBI conducted the investigation, which began after authorities learned about the distribution of files containing child pornography. The images included prepubescent minors forced to engage in sadistic or masochistic conduct. Furman was associated with the IP address.
During the sentencing hearing, the court heard additional evidence that Furman was a hands-on offender and had sexually abused teenage girls over the course of several years. One of the victims provided an in-person victim impact statement, which was noted by the court in handing down the sentence.
U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton sentenced Furman to the statutory maximum of 240 months in federal prison. He will also serve the rest of his life on supervised release following completion of his prison term, during which time he will have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the internet. Furman was further ordered to register as a sex offender.
Furman’s case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative launched by the DOJ in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Molly Smith and Dennis Robinson.
The 58-year-old defendant’s crimes are a stark reminder of the horrors of child pornography and the importance of protecting our children from exploitation. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those who harm our children to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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