A Beaverton, Oregon, man was sentenced on Mar. 10 to more than 21 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting multiple minors online and receiving child pornography.
Misael Flores Ramirez, 35, received a sentence of 262 months in federal prison and will be subject to 15 years of supervised release. The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address the exploitation of children through digital platforms.
According to court documents, Flores Ramirez contacted a 12-year-old victim between April and September 2023 using the social media application Wink. He sent over 30 sexually explicit images and videos of himself to the minor and requested similar material in return, threatening to stop communicating if his demands were not met. Investigators found more than 2,000 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his phone and evidence that he had communicated with other minors. Between February and March 2023, he also solicited explicit images from a 14-year-old victim and distributed these materials via Telegram chatrooms dedicated to trading CSAM.
Flores Ramirez was indicted by a federal grand jury in Portland on September 10, 2024, facing charges including sexual exploitation of children and distribution, receipt, and possession of child pornography. He pleaded guilty on September 18, 2025. Homeland Security Investigations led the investigation while Assistant U.S. Attorney Charlotte Kelley prosecuted the case.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon operates under the Department of Justice as one of ninety-three such offices nationwide according to the official website. The office maintains locations in Portland, Eugene, and Medford according to its official website, employs a staff of one hundred seven people according to its official website, and engages in community outreach across Oregon according to its official website. Scott Bradford has served as U.S. Attorney after holding roles such as Chief of the White Collar Unit according to the official website.
The office seeks justice by representing the United States in civil and criminal matters while fostering trust in the federal judicial system according to its official website.
This prosecution was part of Project Safe Childhood—a national initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006—to combat child sexual exploitation through coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local agencies. More information about Project Safe Childhood is available at www.justice.gov/psc.
