Roger B. Handberg, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
An Orlando man, Montrey Roseberry, aged 19, has been indicted on multiple charges related to a child sextortion scheme. Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced the indictment which includes three counts of coercion and enticement of a minor for sexual activity, three counts of production of child sexual abuse material, and one count of possession of such material. If found guilty on all charges, Roseberry could face life imprisonment in federal prison. He is currently detained as the case proceeds.
Court documents reveal that from July 14, 2023, through April 2024, Roseberry allegedly ran a scheme to extort minors into creating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Posing as a woman on social media platforms, he reportedly coerced young victims into producing explicit images and videos.
Roseberry is accused of using these materials to further extort victims into creating more extreme content involving sadomasochism, coprophilia, bestiality, and the abuse of other children. He allegedly threatened to distribute these materials to victims' family members and peers if they did not comply. In some instances, he reportedly threatened the victims with death and sent them photographs of their homes along with names of their schools and acquaintances.
It is important to note that an indictment is only a formal accusation and does not imply guilt. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in court.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation for this case. Assistant United States Attorney Noah P. Dorman will lead the prosecution.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative by the Department of Justice launched in May 2006 to address child sexual exploitation and abuse. The project brings together federal, state, and local resources to prosecute offenders and rescue victims. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.justice.gov/psc.
