Florida
Federal Jury Delivers William Jared Breski Conviction in Child Exploitation Case
Tallahassee, Florida – William Jared Breski, 38, of Eastpoint, Florida, was found guilty by a federal jury of attempting to entice a minor to produce child pornography, attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor, and a penalty for registered…
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Key points
- A federal jury in Tallahassee convicted 38-year-old William Jared Breski on three federal child sex counts.
- Undercover investigators caught the registered sex offender using an undisclosed social media profile to message a supposed minor.
- Breski faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years in federal prison at his January 2027 sentencing.
NewsWK — Eastpoint A federal jury handed down the William Jared Breski conviction in Tallahassee. Also, investigators uncovered illegal online communications with an undercover officer.
What led to the Northern District of Florida federal jury verdict?
The Northern District of Florida federal jury verdict followed an undercover operation in July 2025. Law enforcement officers targeted registered offenders who failed to report social media accounts. For example, officers discovered an unlisted profile belonging to William Jared Breski, an Eastpoint, Florida resident registered since 2021.
How did law enforcement uncover the Tallahassee Federal Court child sex crimes?
Undercover deputies from the Leon County Sheriff’s Office and federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation. An officer told Breski that he was communicating with a 15-year-old child. Then, the suspect expressed immediate interest in discussing sex. Ten days later, state authorities released Breski on local criminal charges. However, he quickly re-initiated contact with the officer posing as the child. He sent unsolicited nude photos and urged the minor to produce sexually explicit images.
What penalties does the Eastpoint Florida sex offender convicted in court face?
The Eastpoint Florida sex offender convicted on all three counts faces decades in prison. Because federal statutes mandate heavy penalties, his sentence will include mandatory prison time. United States District Judge Robert L. Hinkle scheduled sentencing for January 28, 2027. Next, court officials confirmed the hearing will occur at 2:00 p.m. in Tallahassee.
- Attempted Enticement: Mandatory minimum of 10 years up to life in prison.
- Obscene Material Transfer: Up to 10 years in prison.
- Sex Offender Penalty: 10 additional consecutive years in prison.
Assistant United States Attorney Emma Schwan prosecuted the case for the government. United States Attorney John P. Heekin announced the conviction following the trial.
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