{"id":288930,"date":"2026-05-29T14:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/288930\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T14:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:34:23","slug":"orlando-man-gets-life-sentence-for-child-sextortion-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/288930\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando man gets life sentence for child sextortion scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 An Orlando man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for a child sextortion scheme involving more than 50 victims, according to the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office for the Middle District of Florida.<\/p>\n

Montrey Roseberry, 20, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza after being convicted of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, production of child sex abuse material and possession of child sex abuse material.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors said Roseberry was found guilty Feb. 19.<\/p>\n

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Roseberry operated the scheme from at least July 14, 2023, through at least April 2024.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors said Roseberry impersonated a woman online and targeted young victims on social media.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Roseberry coerced children into producing sexually explicit images and videos, then used those materials to threaten and extort the victims into sending more abusive content.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors said Roseberry threatened to send prior images and videos to the victims\u2019 family members, friends and classmates if they did not comply.<\/p>\n

In some cases, Roseberry also threatened the victims with death, according to prosecutors.<\/p>\n

Court documents said Roseberry sent victims photographs of their homes and the names of their schools, friends and family members to frighten them into complying with his demands.<\/p>\n

As a result of the scheme, prosecutors said Roseberry obtained child sex abuse images of more than 50 victims.<\/p>\n

\u201cRoseberry targeted young children, coerced them into producing abuse material, and threatened to destroy their lives if they resisted,\u201d U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe said.<\/p>\n

Kehoe said the sentence sends a message that people who exploit children will face severe punishment.<\/p>\n

FBI Tampa Division Special Agent in Charge Matthew Fodor said the case shows why parents and young people should be cautious on social media and gaming platforms.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge young people and their parents to be cautious, especially on social media and gaming platforms, because child predators typically use these platforms to find their victims,\u201d Fodor said.<\/p>\n

The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kaley Austin-Aronson and Noah P. Dorman.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors said the case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse.<\/p>\n

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