Florida AG charges Kissimmee man with 100 felonies for child porn and animal abuse; sues AI firm over illegal content tools

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Oct. 28 that a 26‑year‑old man from Kissimmee, Jerry Jesus Reyes, has been charged with 100 felony counts for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material and images of sexual activity with animals. The same day, the AG filed a civil lawsuit against Rengstorff Consulting Ltd, the company behind the A2E AI platform, accusing it of providing tools that let users create child sexual abuse material and non‑consensual sexualized images.

Criminal charges against Jerry Jesus Reyes

The investigation began after a Cyber Tipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children flagged activity on a Snapchat account. Detectives from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit linked the account to Reyes through subpoenas and search warrants. investigators found numerous files showing sexual abuse of children and videos of prohibited sexual activity involving a person and an animal.

Reyes is charged with one count of transmission of child pornography by electronic device (a second‑degree felony with a five‑year mandatory minimum), multiple counts of unlawful possession of child sexual performance material (first‑degree felonies for possessing ten or more images), and several counts of unlawful possession of animal‑sex material (third‑degree felonies). If convicted, he faces decades in prison. He is being held in the Osceola County Jail with a $100,000 bond and restrictions on internet use and contact with minors.

Civil suit against A2E’s operator

The AG’s complaint says Rengstorff Consulting’s A2E website, mobile apps, and “nudification” tools let users upload real photos or videos of Floridians—including minors—and generate realistic nude or sexualized images, even de‑aging adults to look like children. Florida law criminalizes the creation or transmission of AI‑generated child sexual abuse material, but the complaint alleges A2E does not monitor content, verify consent, terminate accounts, or report illegal material to law enforcement.

The complaint cites prior Florida cases where A2E was used to produce illegal images, noting that the platform failed to flag or report the material. The AG seeks a permanent injunction to stop Rengstorff Consulting from offering such generative AI products, equitable relief, disgorgement of profits, and civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

What this means for everyday Floridians

Anyone who uses AI tools to create or share sexualized images of themselves or others could be at risk if the platform does not enforce strict safeguards. Victims of non‑consensual “deep‑fake” images should report the abuse to law enforcement and may have civil claims against the platform. Parents should monitor their children’s online activity and educate them about the dangers of sharing personal photos online.

The AG’s office will continue working with local law enforcement and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to identify and prosecute predators and hold tech companies accountable.

When to consider legal help

If you believe you or a family member has been victimized by AI‑generated sexual content, or if you are facing criminal charges related to child sexual abuse material, consulting an attorney experienced in criminal defense or technology law can help protect your rights and explore possible civil remedies.

This article is general information based on Florida Attorney General and court or agency records available at publication time. It is not legal advice; laws and deadlines differ by state and by case. Published October 28, 2026.