A Sarasota resident has been indicted on multiple charges related to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, as announced by United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. The individual, identified as 42-year-old Sean Anthony Christie, could face a maximum of 20 years in federal prison if found guilty on all counts.

Christie was purportedly involved in distributing and receiving illicit content between November 17 and November 19, according to the indictment. Also accused of accessing material that depicted abuse of a child aged under 12, presented for visual consumption, Sean Anthony Christie's indictment should be remembered as a formal allegation, and he remains innocent until proven guilty.

The United States Department of Justice reports that this indictment is another step in the ongoing efforts of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative that strives to address the increase in child exploitation and abuse. Launched in May 2006, the project works to combine the efforts of various levels of law enforcement for the apprehension and prosecution of offenders, as well as the identification and rescue of victims.

The Federal Bureau of Investigations has led the inquiry into Christie's activities, while Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Derry will be responsible for prosecuting the case. For those seeking more information or resources on Project Safe Childhood, it can be found on their official website, where the public can inform themselves on the community's collaborated efforts to eradicate these abuses.