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Biden-Era Afghan Parolee Gets 35 Years For Child Pornography
Afghan national sentenced to 35 years for child pornography after Biden-era parole.
In brief
Afghan national sentenced to 35 years for child pornography after Biden-era parole. Badshah Sahi, 21, received 35 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child pornography after being paroled during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Biden-Era Afghan Parolee
An Afghan national who federal officials say was paroled into the United States during the Biden administration's 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.
35-Year Federal Sentence
U.S. Senior District Judge Terry R. Means sentenced Badshah Sahi, 21, of Arlington to 420 months in prison on September 29.
Guilty Plea for Child Pornography
Sahi pleaded guilty on April 1 to production and possession of child pornography.
Child Victims in Texas and Indiana
Investigation uncovered victims in Texas and Indiana, including a 14-year-old girl from Forney and a 10-year-old in Indiana.
Roblox Child Exploitation
Sahi used Roblox to coerce a 10-year-old child in Indiana into creating sexually explicit videos.
Federal Vetting Failures
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Sahi was paroled on September 5, 2021, during Operation Allies Welcome without proper vetting.
Consequence for Child Predators
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould stated this sentence sends a message that child predators will find no safe harbor in the Northern District of Texas.
At a glance
Badshah Sahi, 21, received 35 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child pornography after being paroled during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.
