Tanner Joel Hernandez-Fields, Child Pornography, California 2023

Fresno Man Sentenced to 5.5 Years for Child Pornography

Fresno, CA – In a disturbing case of child exploitation, Tanner Joel Hernandez-Fields, 22, of Fresno, has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for receipt and distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

According to court documents, Hernandez-Fields received photos and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children on his Apple iPhone between March 19, 2019, and April 12, 2019. The images included depictions of prepubescent minors and material that meets the definition of sadistic or masochistic conduct.

The court ordered forfeiture of the iPhone and $5,000 in restitution to a victim whose images the defendant possessed. The court also placed Hernandez-Fields on a term of supervised release of 15 years during which his access to computers, the internet, and children will be restricted and he will be required to register as a sex offender.

This case was the product of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Gappa prosecuted the case.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Mandatory Facts: Defendant Tanner Joel Hernandez-Fields, Exact Criminal Charges: Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography, City and State: Fresno, California, Exact Date: March 19, 2019 – April 12, 2019, Sentence: Five years and six months in prison, and $5,000 in restitution.

For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc. Click on the “resources” tab for information about internet-safety education.

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