NY Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Faces up to 30 Years in Prison

Jose Saez Jr.
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Saez also told the undercover agent that he was able to find young victims at his church. 

Investigators obtained a search warrant for Saez’s digital devices, on which they discovered images and videos of child sex abuse. Saez admitted to authorities that he solicited CSAM from his underaged victims. 

According to a report in 2023, one of the videos shows a 16-year-old boy performing sex acts. Saez reportedly told an investigator, “I’m sorry that I cannot stop.” 

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