East Texas Man Charged In Child Pornography Case

The attorney general's Child Exploitation Unit (CEU) has arrested a 60-year-old East Texas man and charged him with one count of promotion of child pornography, a second-degree felony. John Max Walter, of Hemphill, is a former volunteer firefighter, Attorney General Ken Paxton's office said in a news release.

"During an interview, Walter admitted he uploaded an image of child pornography to his social media account and sent it to another user. A search of his home turned up digital devices that were taken for examination by the Digital Forensics Unit of the attorney general’s office," the attorney general's office said.

Paxton’s office works to protect children by using the latest technology to track down some of the most profoundly evil predators online. The CEU proactively seeks out and arrests predators who commit crimes against children using technology and online sources. Paxton urges all parents and teachers to become aware of the risks our children face on the internet and take steps to help ensure their children’s safety, the office said in its release. If you suspect someone is producing or downloading child pornography you can report it to NCMEC.