Overview
- FBI Texas City agents arrested 59-year-old Daryn Edwards in Galveston, where he was set to appear on separate state charges, according to his attorney.
- A federal grand jury in Galveston returned a five-count indictment on Nov. 18 alleging coercion and enticement of a minor, sexual exploitation of children, and possession of child sexual abuse material.
- Edwards faces two counts of coercion and enticement that carry up to life imprisonment if convicted, plus two exploitation counts and one possession count with additional potential prison terms and fines.
- U.S. Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo is presiding over the initial federal court appearance following the arrest announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
- Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren M. Valenti is prosecuting the case under Project Safe Childhood, and prosecutors emphasize that an indictment is an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent.