JAMES PATRICK BURNS | Sextorted Over 100 Children Online Between 2018 And 2021, Threatening Them To Create CSAM And Post It On Dark Web Forums | Most Prolific Creators Of Illegal Content, Sentenced To 65 Years | ALS

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James Patrick Burns: Criminal Case

Background and Offenses

James Patrick Burns, a 55-year-old man from Sparks, Nevada, was involved in a significant criminal case concerning the sexual exploitation of minors. Between 2018 and 2021, Burns engaged in the online exploitation of multiple minors through platforms such as Omegle, Snapchat, TikTok, and Mega.NZ. He coerced these minors into producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), which he subsequently distributed on dark web forums. At the time of his offenses, Burns was already a registered sex offender.

Burns was identified as one of the most prolific creators of illegal content on child sex abuse forums during this period. His activities came to light when the mother of one of his victims discovered threats on her child’s phone and reported them to law enforcement authorities.

Legal Proceedings and Convictions

The legal proceedings against James Patrick Burns were extensive. Burns was indicted on 21 counts, including eight counts of sexual exploitation of children and eight counts of coercion and enticement of a minor. A federal jury convicted him on multiple charges related to his criminal activities:

• Eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor

• Eight counts of coercion and enticement of a minor

• One count each for advertising, receiving, distributing, and possessing child pornography

Additionally, Burns was found guilty in a separate trial for committing specified felony offenses while being required to register as a sex offender.

Sentencing and Penalties

James Patrick Burns faced severe penalties for his crimes. He was sentenced to 65 years in prison followed by a lifetime of parole. Furthermore, he was ordered to pay $82,655.92 in restitution along with $21,000 in assessments under the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act.

The sentencing reflects the gravity of his offenses and serves as part of broader efforts under Project Safe Childhood – a nationwide initiative launched by the Justice Department in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Law Enforcement Involvement

The investigation into Burns’ activities was led by the FBI’s Northern Nevada Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. This task force includes detectives and investigators from various agencies such as the Sparks Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Attorney General’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Additional support came from local law enforcement across the country.

The FBI Las Vegas Field Office continues to seek information from anyone who may have been victimized by or has knowledge about James Patrick Burns’ activities involving children between 2018 and 2021.

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