Aransas County jury sentences man to 99 years for child pornography

Who's involved

• Curtis McClendondefendant convicted of possessing child pornography
• Aransas County Attorney's Officeprosecutor
• Texas Attorney General's Officeinvestigating agency

The facts

• McClendon was convicted on one count of possession of child pornography with more than 500 visual depictions.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• The jury deliberated roughly 15 minutes before returning a guilty verdict.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Forensic analysis uncovered approximately 75 images and more than 470 videos of child sexual abuse.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• All children depicted were prepubescent, including toddlers.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• The investigation began with a cyber tip sent to the Texas Attorney General's Office.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Investigators seized one mobile phone from McClendon's residence.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• The jury deliberated 25 minutes during the punishment phase before assessing the 99-year sentence.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• McClendon faced 5 to 99 years or life in prison.²

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• McClendon He believed the children in the images enjoyed what was happening to them.²
• Prosecutors The local region receives between 8,000-10,000 cyber tips per month requiring investigation.^{1 2}