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Texas Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material Production and Enticement

Evin Young, 39, sentenced to 35 years for producing CSAM and enticing minors. He abused four children over months.

November 18, 2025, 4:47 PM

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Executive Summary

Evin Scott Young was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and enticement of minors.

Young systematically abused four children, aged 15 to 17, over several months, luring them via social media and recording some of the abuse.

The investigation began with a CyberTip and was a collaborative effort between Homeland Security Investigations and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, falling under Project Safe Childhood.

Laws and Precedent

Evin Scott Young’s 35-year federal prison sentence for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity underscores the stringent penalties for these federal offenses. This prosecution, handled by a U.S. District Judge, operates under Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative established in 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse by leveraging federal, state, and local resources.

Jacksonville, Florida – Evin Scott Young, 39, of Texas, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard handed down the sentence on November 18, 2025, following Young’s guilty plea on May 14, 2025. The conviction stems from Young’s systematic abuse of four children, aged 15 to 17, over several months.

Details of the Crimes

Court documents reveal that Young actively pursued four children for sexual exploitation. He utilized various social media platforms to lure the victims from their homes after their parents were asleep, instructing them to meet him in front of their neighborhoods. Young then brought the minors back to his apartment, where the abuse occurred.

He recorded himself engaging in sexual acts with two of the victims and, in one instance, invited another man to sexually abuse one of the minors. Over a 10-month period, Young continued his sexual abuse of another victim, sending him CSAM he created and warning the victim not to be caught with the material. A fourth victim was repeatedly groomed and courted for sex over six months.

Investigation and Prosecution

Law enforcement initiated their investigation after receiving a CyberTip identifying explicit communications between Young and one of his victims. This crucial lead allowed investigators to uncover further evidence of his extensive crimes. The case was a collaborative effort between Homeland Security Investigations and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

Assistant United States Attorney Kelly S. Milliron prosecuted the case for the Middle District of Florida. This prosecution falls under Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative launched in 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The program aims to leverage federal, state, and local resources to identify, apprehend, and prosecute offenders while rescuing victims.

Key Takeaways

Young’s lengthy prison sentence underscores the severe consequences for individuals who sexually exploit children. The coordinated efforts of law enforcement and the justice system continue to prioritize the protection of minors and the vigorous prosecution of those who commit such heinous offenses.