CLEARWATER, Fla. – A Clearwater man has been sentenced to 7 years and three months in federal prison for receiving, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material.
The court also ordered Robert Boyan Carra, 44, to pay $15,000 in restitution to the victims of the offense. Carra entered a guilty plea on January 12, 2024.
According to court documents, in April 2023, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents executed a federal search warrant at Carra’s residence.
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They discovered more than 300 videos and images of child sexual abuse material on several electronic devices belonging to Carra. Federal agents arrested Carra in June 2023 at Tampa International Airport and seized his cell phone.
A forensic search revealed more than 700 images and videos of child sexual abuse material.
“This sentencing for the receipt, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material reaffirms HSI’s unwavering commitment to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to seek out those who exploit our children’s innocence,” said HSI Tampa Assistant Special Agent in Charge Kristopher Pagitt.
This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations—Tampa, with substantial assistance from the Pinellas Park Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Erin Claire Favorit prosecuted it.
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