Joél-Léhi Organista was arrested after officers received a tip that he had downloaded and saved files containing child pornography. He now faces 15 years in prison.
As part of the agreement with prosecutors, Organista pleaded guilty to two federal felony charges forHe has also pleaded guilty to two state-level charges: one first-degree felony for aggravated sexual abuse of a child, and one second-degree felony for enticing a minor by internet or text. Nine other counts, including object rape of a child, were dropped.
In searching his computer, according to a statement Tuesday from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Utah, officers reported finding up to 150 images and videos of exploited minors. Organista allegedly asked for naked photos and “directs the children to do sexual acts.” Investigators say that Organista recorded some of one of those interactions, creating new pornography, with a boy under the age of 14.
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