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DC man charged after distributing multiple videos of child pornography, officials say
WASHINGTON () — A 28-year-old man from D.C. is facing federal charges after he sent multiple videos of child pornography to an undercover police officer, the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) detailed.
On April 1, court documents state that the undercover officer was contacted by Zachary Silas Brandner on Jack'd, a dating app. His profile — under the username 'fart fetish' indicated they were 6'5″ and lived in Southwest D.C.
After talking briefly on the app, the undercover officer messaged Silas via Telegram shortly after 11 a.m.
Under the username 'Zboi29,' Silas said he was interested in 'infants up to 12' and asked the officer if he had kids.
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After a brief conversation, he forwarded a video that was just over five-and-a-half minutes long, showing an infant boy being assaulted by a man.
Another video showed a young boy also being assaulted.
The officer sent the information to the FBI, who launched an investigation into the person behind the account — later identified as Silas.
In a later chat on Jack'd on May 20, he continued sending similarly provocative chats to the undercover officer, indicating his sexual interest in children.
He was charged with two counts of Distribution of Child Pornography.
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