Evin Scott Young, a 39-year-old resident of Texas, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard for producing child sexual abuse material and enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity. Young pleaded guilty on May 14, 2025.
Court documents reveal that Young targeted four minors between the ages of 15 and 17 for sexual purposes. He used various social media platforms to contact the victims, persuading them to leave their homes at night and meet him near their neighborhoods before taking them to his apartment. Young recorded himself engaging in sexual acts with two of the victims and invited another man to participate in the abuse of one victim. Over a period of ten months, he continued abusing another victim, sent this individual explicit material he had produced, and instructed the victim not to get caught with it. In addition, Young spent six months grooming another victim for sexual activity.
Law enforcement was able to apprehend Young after tracing a CyberTip about explicit communications between him and one of the victims. The investigation uncovered further evidence leading to his arrest.
“Protecting our nation’s children from predators who exploit and abuse children is among the most critical responsibilities we hold as a society,” said Homeland Security Investigations Tampa acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Cochran. “This sentence reflects HSI’s unwavering commitment, alongside our state, local and federal partners, to ensuring justice is served and safeguarding the most vulnerable members of our communities.”
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations together with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Kelly S. Milliron prosecuted the case.
This prosecution falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse by coordinating efforts among federal, state, and local agencies. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.justice.gov/psc.
