LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A Las Cruces man was sentenced in federal court in El Paso Thursday to five years in prison for receiving and distributing child pornography.
Robey Lynn Humphrey, 58, received child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from other individuals on the internet in October, according to court documents.
Humphrey was arrested on Oct. 25, on a criminal complaint alleging Humphrey coerced and enticed a minor via a social messaging app. FBI agents executed a search warrant of Humphrey’s residence on Nov. 2 and seized four tablet computers, one of which revealed the illegal filed. Humphrey has remained in federal custody since his arrest.
“My office is committed to protecting our children and will continue to prosecute those who prey on them,” said U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas. “I am grateful to the FBI for their diligent investigation, providing key evidence that contributed to this just decision and holding yet another child predator accountable.”
“The exploitation of innocent children is a heinous crime and demands our relentless focus on bringing these terrible subjects to justice,” said Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey R. Downey for the FBI El Paso Field Office. “Thanks to the hard work of the FBI El Paso’s Child Exploitation & Human Trafficking Task Force, this sentencing sends a message that these horrible crimes will not be tolerated in our community.”
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