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A sign at the U.S. Department of Justice is seen on June 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch\/Getty Images) <\/p>\n
LUBBOCK, Texas – A Lubbock man will spend 90 years in federal prison after being convicted of producing child pornography, the U.S. Department of Justice said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
Eric Blake Fira, 33, was sentenced on Thursday after previously pleading guilty to three counts of production of child pornography in July.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Victim comes forward\u00a0 <\/p>\n
The backstory:<\/p>\n
Fira came under investigation in January after the victim reported the abuse to the Crosby County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Lubbock Police Department and FBI also aided in the investigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dig deeper:<\/p>\n
Investigators said they learned that Fira had coerced the victim into illegal conduct for nearly a year, beginning in February 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Detectives found multiple recordings on Fira\u2019s cell phone, some of which were taken in Lubbock and Crosbyton.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to the authorities, GPS data later confirmed one of the videos was taken inside a Lubbock hotel room Fira had rented.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018One of the most profound betrayals of trust imaginable\u2019\u00a0 <\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
Investigators said, when questioned, Fira admitted that he knew the victim was under 18.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Eric Fira\u2019s conduct represents one of the most profound betrayals of trust imaginable,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould. “This sentence ensures he will never again have the opportunity to harm a child. Our office will continue to pursue those who exploit the most vulnerable among us with unwavering resolve, and we remain committed to securing justice for every child victim.”<\/p>\n
The Source: The information in this article comes from a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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