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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA)—Attorney General James Uthmeier has revealed the outcomes for individuals apprehended engaging in predatory behavior on social media platforms, leading to both a recent rearrest and a sentencing.
Uthmeier disclosed the rearrest of Devon Huart, a 20-year-old from Leesburg, who faces 11 charges related to the possession of child pornography. Additionally, Michael Ambrosio, aged 52 from New Port Richey, received a sentencing for 15 counts of possessing child pornography and one count involving the intent to distribute such material.
“We continue to prosecute those who exploit social media to circulate repulsive content and prey on children,” stated Attorney General James Uthmeier. “My foremost priority is safeguarding children, and today, we have successfully taken down two more predators, contributing to a record 1,400 arrests this year. These individuals will face severe penalties, including lengthy prison terms or, where applicable, the death penalty.”
Since Uthmeier took office in February 2025, the Office of Statewide Prosecution has played a pivotal role in dismantling over 1,400 child predator operations and has been involved in more than 1,500 investigations into child exploitation.
The investigation into Devon Huart began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported his involvement in distributing child sexual abuse materials, triggering swift action.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement executed a search warrant at Huart’s home on Jan. 30, 2026, where he was arrested for one count of possession of child pornography. He later posted bond.
According to the AG office, Huart initially denied possessing the CSAM, but during his post-Miranda interview, he admitted to possessing the material. He was rearrested for 10 additional charges of possession of child pornography after investigators found ten more files of CSAM.
Investigators also found concerning communications on Huart’s TikTok account, which is under investigation. Additional charges may be filed.
If convicted, Huart faces up to 165 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
“FDLE remains committed to protecting our children, families and communities and will continue to work alongside our partners to make sure these types of dangerous criminals are put away and pay for their crimes,” said FDLE Assistant Commissioner Mike Williams. “Our agents work hard to remove these criminals who commit such heinous acts and target our children. You can rest assured that we will find them and bring them to justice.”
On Oct. 18, 2023, Michael Ambrosio’s IP address was identified during an undercover internet operation that was conducted by the FDLE that targeted people using Peer-to-Peer software to traffic or distribute CSAM.
FDLE executed a search warrant at Ambrosio’s home on Jan. 17, 2024, in New Port Richey, and Ambrosio was arrested at the scene.
According to the AG office, investigators found 15 files of extremely graphic materials, including images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of very young children.
On Feb. 13, 2026, Ambrosio made an open plea to the court on all 16 charges, and he was sentenced to 25 years in prison.