A South Texas man pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor and production of child pornography following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations’ Rio Grande Valley Child Exploitation Task Force.
Christian Hanks, 29, pleaded guilty to both crimes.
According to court documents, Hanks recorded himself with a minor victim in December 2023. The investigation also revealed Hanks had engaged in conversation with another minor victim in the Western District of Louisiana to entice her to engage in sexual conduct with him.
The investigation revealed he also engaged in sexual intercourse with the second minor victim.
U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez will impose sentencing Jan. 15, 2025.
At that time, Hanks faces up to 30 years in federal prison for the production of child pornography and up to life for enticing the second minor victim.
Hank remains in custody pending that hearing.
