Former Student Doctor Gets 30 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Crimes

Albuquerque –

A former student doctor was sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing and possessing child sex abuse material.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, between June 2020, and February 2024, Kevin Weiss, 29, produced child sexual abuse imagery of a minor victim. Further, between December 2023, and March 2024, Weiss possessed child sex abuse material involving prepubescent minors.

Weiss pled guilty to production of child pornography and possession of child pornography. Upon his release from prison, Weiss will be subject to 10 years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.

Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) El Paso, Ryan G. McRae, announced the news today.

The Albuquerque Police Department, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations, the New Mexico State Police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, investigated this case. Assistant United States Attorneys Jaymie L. Roybal and Meg Tomlinson prosecuted the case.

This case was pursued under Project Safe Childhood, a national effort launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 to address the escalating problem of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Through collaboration between U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, CEOS, and federal, state, and local partners, the initiative works to more effectively find, arrest, and prosecute offenders who exploit children online, while also helping to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit Justice.gov/PSC.

Indictment: https://abqraw.com/wp-content/uploads/View-the-Indictment-Weiss_0.pdf

Plea agreement: https://abqraw.com/wp-content/uploads/View-the-Plea-Agreement-Weiss-1.pdf