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Florida Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Distributing, Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Florida man and previously convicted predator was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for distribution and possession of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children following an SWFL INTERCEPT Task Force investigation.

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Mother, Son Sentenced to Prison for Operating Sex Trafficking Ring Out of Houston-Area Cantina

HOUSTON — A mother and son who operated a sex trafficking ring out of a Houston-area cantina were sentenced to federal prison Oct. 8 following an investigation by HSI Houston and law enforcement partners.

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Former New Jersey Family Caseworker Indicted on State Charges After Pleading Guilty to Federal Charges of Child Exploitation

TRENTON, N.J. — HSI Newark assisted the New Jersey State Police in garnering state charges against a former family case worker who pleaded guilty to federal charges in May.

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Maine Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Sexually Exploiting a Child, Possessing CSAM

PORTLAND, Maine — A Lewiston man was sentenced Oct. 1 in U.S. District Court in Portland for sexually exploiting a child and possessing child sexual abuse material after an investigation by HSI New England and the Maine State Police.

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HSI Investigation Leads to 20-Year Sentence for Maine Man Who Distributed Child Sexual Abuse Material

BANGOR, Maine — A Winterport man was sentenced Oct. 1 in U.S. District Court in Bangor for distributing child sexual abuse material after an investigation by HSI in New England and the Maine State Police.

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Third Gang Member Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence for Sex Trafficking Following HSI Houston-Led Investigation

HOUSTON — A third gang member has received a lengthy prison sentence for his role in a sex trafficking conspiracy involving 13 minor victims and one adult victim following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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DHS Know2Protect and Snap Inc. Launch Innovative Virtual Resource to Educate Teens About Online Harms

WASHINGTON — The DHS Know2Protect campaign has collaborated with Snap Inc. to introduce the Know2Protect Snapchat Lens, an innovative virtual prevention tool aimed at helping teens identify and navigate online risks.

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Houston Man Convicted of Luring Minor for Sex Trafficking Following Joint Investigation

HOUSTON — A Houston man who lured a 16-year-old victim for sex trafficking has pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor following an investigation by HSI Houston and the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance.

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HSI New England Child Exploitation Investigations Yield Results in Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. — Three recent investigations into the sexual abuse and exploitation of children led by HSI New England have resulted in significant actions in Connecticut.

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Man Sentenced to 151 Months’ Imprisonment for Distributing CSAM Following HSI New York Investigation

NEW YORK — Christian Brazoban, 26, received a 151-month prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material to three minor victims following an investigation by HSI New York.