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Rio Grande City Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Minors

Jorge Alberto Bazan was sentenced on Aug. 10, 2026, following a social media investigation by federal authorities.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET
According to official court records from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, 32-year-old Jorge Alberto Bazan was on Aug. 10, 2026, to serve 60 months in federal prison for sexual exploitation of minors. Bazan, who pleaded guilty on May 27, was by Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane. Following his prison term, Bazan must serve five years of supervised release with restrictions on child and internet access, and he will be required to register as a sex offender. Official records state that authorities identified Bazan in 2025 during an investigation conducted via social media. From Sept. 12 to Sept. 24, 2025, Bazan communicated with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old minor, expressed interest in sexual activities, and solicited photos of the minor's genitals while instructing her on how to receive and delete pictures. FBI McAllen conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexa D. Parcell prosecuted the case as part of Project Safe Childhood. The case is developing as Bazan remains in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility.

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