A Tampa man, Angel Rivera, 49, is being held at the Hernando County Detention Center on a U.S. Marshal detainer, facing multiple federal child-exploitation charges. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Rivera has been charged by federal indictment with coercion and enticement of a minor, attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, and other related charges.
The indictment alleges that Rivera attempted to coerce and entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed the exact dates or locations of the alleged incidents. Rivera is being held at the Hernando County Detention Center, located at 15425 U.S. 301 North, Brooksville, Florida.
The Hernando County Detention Center is where Rivera is being held until his federal court appearance. The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are handling the case. No further details have been released about the investigation.
Those who have information about potential victims or suspects in cases of child exploitation are encouraged to contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Originally reported by R News
Sources: R News
