Jason Charles Nicholas, 53, was taken into custody Sept. 21 after weeks of conversing with an undercover FBI agent online, according to federal authorities
A Ramona man has been jailed on suspicion of distributing child sex abuse materials over the internet, federal authorities announced this week.The events that led to Nicholas’ arrest began Aug. 3, when an FBI agent in the Jacksonville, Fla., area posed as a parent of an 11-year-old child on social media in an attempt to identify people trying to sexually exploit children, the FBI said.
Later, Nicholas abandoned that plan and allegedly began threatening to expose the parent unless the parent streamed live video of the child to Nicholas, according to federal authorities. After the agent posing as the parent refused, Nicholas allegedly apologized for making the threats, and the two continued online conversations for several weeks, the FBI said.
During an online conversation on Aug. 17, Nicholas allegedly sent the agent six videos and two photos that depicted young children being sexually abused, the FBI said. The case was investigated by the Clay County and St. Johns County sheriff’s offices in Florida, the FBI in Jacksonville and San Diego, and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Undercover FBI agents help make case against Ramona man facing child porn chargesA Ramona man has been jailed on suspicion of distributing child sex abuse materials over the internet, federal authorities announced Monday.
Read more »
Real agent's untold stories in FBI history on the CBS docuseries 'FBI True'Executive Producers Craig Turk and Anne Beagan discuss the new true crime show debuting on KPIX at 9 p.m. and available to stream on Paramount +. (10-03-23)
Read more »
Jason McIntyre Videos & StoriesWatch and read the most popular and latest videos and stories from Jason McIntyre featuring Highlights, Analysis & Commentary
Read more »
Jason Smith says evidence shows Joe Biden 'connected' to Hunter's business dealsHouse Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) touted the process and results of the impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, saying recently released evidence shows the president was 'not just aware' but 'connected' to his son Hunter Biden's business deals.
Read more »
Jason Tartick Reveals Why Ex Kaitlyn Bristowe Will Always Have a Special Place in His HeartFollowing his breakup with Kaitlyn Bristowe last month, Jason Tartick opened up about how he's coping with E! News while attending the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards.
Read more »
Will Batman Do to the Joker What He Does to Jason Todd in Batman #138?Dick Grayson, Nightwing asks the question about fellow former Robin, Jason Todd, Red Hood, in tomorrow's Batman 138. And it's a big one.
Read more »