A Hidalgo man was sentenced for creating and distributing videos of sexual activity to a minor, according to a news release from the office of U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei.

The news release said 29-year-old Rogelio Pruneda III pleaded guilty on June 2. He was sentenced to nine years in federal prison.

During his hearing, the court heard testimony from the victim's parents asking for Pruneda to be held accountable and receive the appropriate treatment, according to the news release.

The news release said the court also heard how Pruneda engaged in similar conduct with a minor relative, and he used that relationship to locate and recruit the victim into exchanging goods for sex.

While handing down his prison term, the court found Pruneda attempted to obstruct justice by contacting witne

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