Healthcare Executive Was ‘Repeat Purchaser of Child Sex Abuse Material,’ Insisted on Being Called ‘Daddy’ by Minors: Feds

Mar. 15, 2025

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A New York healthcare executive has been indicted on multiple felony charges after being accused of repeatedly buying child sexual abuse material, authorities said.

On Thursday, Jan. 23, Jacob Israel Walden, 38, was arraigned at the federal courthouse in Central Islip on six counts, including sexual exploitation of children, receipt of child pornography, possession of child pornography and access with intent to view child pornography, according to apress releasefrom the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Prosecutors allege Walden used social media and other messaging services to talk with minors and coerce them to send sexually explicit content for money. In some of the conversations, Walden allegedly insisted that he be addressed as “daddy” and paid them electronically, per the release.

Walden is also accused of buying CSAM from others online and investigators claim they recovered “numerous images and videos” of the sexually explicit material from his iPhone, according to the release.

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If convicted, Walden faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and up to 30 years in prison, prosecutors said.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.

source: people.com