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| John David Baker |
A man was jailed after he took advantage of children, who wanted to advance their career in entertainment.
John David Baker, 29, who lives in Celebration, Florida, was arrested for persuading children to send him nude photos of themselves.
Baker, who is a British citizen, took advantage of his position as a talent judge to chat with the children online while asking them to send him these photos.
Baker also helped train and hire children, who were trying to pursue a career in entertainment.
An investigation began after concerned parents told authorities that Baker had contacted their young daughters online.
Baker had already chatted online with some children, who were involved in the talent show competition.
Many of those conversations were sexually oriented.
Investigators found live webcam videos of children performing sexual acts for him.
Baker received inappropriate photos of the children in exchange for inappropriate photos of himself.
Baker claimed that he "meant no harm."
The judge disagreed and sentenced him to 25 years in prison. He must also register as a sex offender.