An Orlando man accused of attempting to entice a 13-year-old to engage in sexual activity has been indicted on multiple counts related to possessing and distributing child pornography.

On Friday, November 22, U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the return of an indictment charging Brandon Laverne Parsons, 30, with attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, attempted production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), attempted unlawful transfer of obscene material to a minor, two counts of distributing CSAM, and one count of possessing CSAM.

According to court records, between October 1 and 17, 2024, Parsons allegedly communicated with an undercover law enforcement officer who was posing as a 13-year-old child on an unspecified social media platform.

During those conversations, Parsons allegedly requested that the 13-year-old send him CSAM. The indictment further alleges that Parsons sent “explicit images of himself” to the child and attempted to set up a meeting with the child.

Earlier in the year, in March and April, Parsons also allegedly distributed CSAM. During an ensuing investigation in October, sexually explicit videos and images depicting a child under the age of 12 were allegedly found in Parsons’ possession.

Parsons was arrested on October 25, and he was transported to Orange County Jail. He is currently being held at the facility without bond.

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

If convicted, Parsons faces the following penalties:

  • 10 years, up to life, in federal prison for the attempted enticement offense.
  • 15 years, up to 30 years, in federal prison for the attempted production offense.
  • 5 years, up to 20 years, in federal prison for each distribution offense.
  • Up to 20 years in federal prison for the possession offense.
  • Up to 10 years in federal prison for the attempted transfer of obscene material. 

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Orlando Police Department, and Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. It will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kaley Austin-Aronson.

Additionally, this case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.