Event Brief
Cocoa man faces up to 310 years for CSAM
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: DOJ says a federal jury convicted Frederick Hildenbrand of producing and possessing CSAM; sentencing could reach 310 years.
WHO: Frederick Hildenbrand (56), of Cocoa; U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe; DOJ
WHAT: Federal jury convicted Hildenbrand on nine counts related to producing and possessing child sex abuse material (CSAM)
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 11:58 AM ET
WHERE: Cocoa, Florida
WHY: He was convicted of producing and possessing CSAM, including hiding it in a storage unit
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