Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Prison for Possessing and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Ronald Kenneth Rosen, a 66-year-old registered sex offender from Simi Valley, California, has been sentenced to three years and four months in state prison for possession or control of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and distribution of CSAM. Rosen pled guilty on March 20, 2024, to one felony count of possession or control of CSAM while a registered sex offender and two felony counts for distributing CSAM.

Rosen had a prior conviction for possessing CSAM in 1997 and was ordered to register as a sex offender for life. In July 2021, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a cybertip about emails containing CSAM, leading to a law enforcement investigation that discovered Rosen was distributing such material on multiple dates between 2006 and 2021 as part of an organized group.

A search warrant executed at Rosen's Simi Valley home in April 2022 resulted in the seizure of images of children engaged in sexual conduct from his computers. Rosen admitted to three special allegations, including that the crime was carried out in a manner indicating planning, sophistication, or professionalism, and that the crime involved a large quantity of material.

Why this matters: This case reflects the seriousness with which authorities approach the exploitation of vulnerable children. It also highlights the ongoing efforts to combat the distribution of child sexual abuse material and hold offenders accountable for their actions.

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced the sentencing. "Rosen pled guilty on March 20, 2024, to one felony count of possession or control of child sexual abuse material while a registered sex offender and two felony counts for distributing child sexual abuse material," Nasarenko stated. The court also ordered Rosen to serve 10 years of supervised release after his prison sentence and to register as a sex offender.

Key Takeaways

• Ronald Rosen, 66, sentenced to 3 years, 4 months for CSAM possession, distribution.
• Rosen had prior CSAM conviction in 1997, ordered to register as sex offender for life.
• Law enforcement investigation found Rosen distributed CSAM as part of organized group, 2006-2021.
• Rosen admitted to planning, sophistication, and large quantity of CSAM material.
• Rosen ordered to serve 10 years supervised release, register as sex offender.