Nick Hytrek

ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa -- A Larchwood, Iowa, man has pleaded not guilty of distributing child sex videos.

Roberto Escobar, 25, entered his written plea Tuesday in Lyon County District Court to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, a Class D felony.

According to court documents, Escobar on Oct. 28, 2022, distributed two video files showing a minor engaged in sexual activity with an adult. The files were distributed through a Google account belonging to Escobar and was connected to a secured wi-fi spot at Escobar's address.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation began an investigation after Google reported suspicious activity to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

The DCI filed a complaint against Escobar on Aug. 15, and he was arrested Aug. 27.

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