CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 36-year-old Irish national has been charged with multiple counts related to child exploitation, according to federal prosecutors.
Matthew Liam Johnstone faces four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and four counts of coercion and enticement of a child, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced.
The charges allege that in September 2022, Johnstone coerced a minor into filming and photographing herself engaging in sexually explicit conduct, including acts of sadism.
If convicted, Johnstone faces up to life in prison. All charges also carry a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
The FBI's Child Exploitation Operational Unit - Criminal Investigative Division conducted the investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Overman and Trial Attorney Adam Braskich o