TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A former airline employee was sentenced to prison after attempting to coerce and entice a minor to engage in sexual activity and possession of child sexual abuse material, the Department of Justice announced.

Brian Walker, 53, from Bradenton, was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release.

According to court documents, Walker contacted a 12-year-old girl who was living in his community through social media.

The FBI took over the minor’s social media and engaged in chats with Walker, the DOJ said.

During the conversations with the undercover agent, Walker engaged in sexual conversation with who he thought was the 12-year-old girl, and attempted to engage her in sexual activity.

According to court documents, Walker shared his attraction to the girl and expressed his desire to meet in person.

On June 24, 2024, Walker traveled to meet the girl in person at the community pool and was arrested.

DOJ said Walker’s cell phone was seized, and law enforcement found hundreds of images and videos of minors, including those under the age of 12, engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

Walker previously pleaded guilty on March 25, 2025.