Guilty: Cellphone repair business owner paid girls for videos of sex acts, cutting

February 27, 2026 - 05:54

The former owner of a Florida cellphone repair business has entered a guilty plea in federal court for crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children. The man, whose business has since closed, appeared in U.S. District Court in Tallahassee to admit his guilt.

According to court proceedings, the defendant solicited and paid underage girls to produce videos depicting sexually explicit acts and acts of self-harm. This disturbing case highlights the use of financial coercion to exploit vulnerable minors for the production of abusive material.

The guilty plea represents a significant step toward securing justice for the victims involved. The defendant now awaits sentencing, where he will face severe penalties mandated by federal statutes for such egregious offenses against children. The case was investigated as part of ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and prosecute those who seek to profit from the abuse of minors.