BOSTON— A Springfield man was sentenced to a staggering 40 years in federal prison for his chilling crimes involving child exploitation. Bairon Ubeda, 45, was found guilty of coercing a woman to sexually abuse her three-year-old child, all while he was already entangled in a history of serious sexual offenses.

Federal prosecutors announced that Ubeda was convicted of possession and receipt of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and sexual exploitation of children. This disturbing case represents one of the most horrifying types of predatory behavior seen in federal court, according to U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley. She emphasized that Ubeda's actions reflect a calculated and deliberate pattern of manipulation that preyed on the most vulnerable.

The court learned that Ubeda was on state pre-trial release for multiple serious charges at the time of his federal offenses, including aggravated rape and abuse of a child. He had already been sentenced to 10-12 years in prison for similar crimes in 2019. Yet, from at least 2015 to 2019, he continued his sinister activities by using fake social media accounts to lure women into his twisted schemes.

Ubeda's manipulation tactics were shocking. He threatened to expose explicit images of his victims and their personal information if they refused to comply with his demands for sexual acts. In a particularly horrific instance, he coerced one woman into documenting the sexual abuse of her own child, threatening to report her to child protective services if she did not comply. This level of depravity was highlighted by Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Krol, who described Ubeda as a "vile predator."

With this 40-year sentence, Ubeda will face a decade of supervised release upon his eventual release from prison, ensuring that this predator will not terrorize women or children again. This pivotal case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a national initiative aimed at combating child exploitation and abuse. The commitment to protecting vulnerable children from individuals like Ubeda is stronger than ever, reinforcing the necessity of ongoing vigilance against such heinous crimes.