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Orlando Lopez, 54, was arraigned on a 12-count indictment in Brooklyn federal court charging him with traveling across a state line with the intent to commit aggravated sexual abuse of a child, sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography.
It is alleged that between May 2010 and June 2018, Lopez produced thousands of explicit photos and videos of a female child who was 2-years-old when the abuse began. Investigators also recovered thousands of other photos and videos from Lopez’s residence depicting him engaging in sexual activity with children.
In July 2018, Lopez transported a 7-year-old girl across state lines with the intent to sexually abuse her, U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue said. To gain access to his victims, Lopez often attempted to befriend their parents
“As alleged, for years Lopez horribly victimized numerous young children, some of whom we are still endeavoring to identify,” Donoghue said. “In addition to his unthinkable abuse of these young children – many of them infants – Lopez compounded his atrocities by producing thousands of photos and videos of his crime and we pledge to prosecute him to the fullest extent.”
If convicted, Lopez faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years and a maximum term of life in prison.
“The conduct alleged here is horrendous. Mr. Lopez allegedly used friendships with his victims' parents as a means to access children he wouldn't generally have contact with, which leads us to believe there are more victims out there. Readers should be stunned into action by an investigation like this,” FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge William Sweeney stated.
“We are asking anyone who has had any contact with Mr. Lopez at any point to call 1-800-CALL-FBI. Please take a moment to make this call. The ages and numbers of victims are another warning that we must do more as a society to protect our children.”
Donoghue said the government’s investigation is ongoing. Check Daily Voice for updates.
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