Florida woman accused of using her own young son to make child abuse videos

Jenna Hoffman, 21, allegedly created the videos at the request of a stranger on social media who was willing to pay for them, authorities allege

A Florida woman is facing criminal charges after she was accused of making sexually explicit video recordings of herself and her toddler at the request of a stranger on social media, authorities allege.

On Monday, September 23, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jenna Ann Hoffman, 21, of Brooksville and charged her with four counts, including lewd and lascivious molestation, victim under 12 years of age; promoting a child’s sexual performance; Possession of the sexual capacity of a child with intent to foster; unlawful use of a two-way communication device to facilitate crime, according to online court records.

According to a statement from the HCSO, authorities received a tip on Sept. 23 from “a popular social media platform” that included photos and videos of child abuse material. “The digital files showed a woman performing sexual acts with an infant,” the statement said.

Investigators went to Hoffman’s apartment, where a family member “immediately identified the teen as Hoffman’s 23-month-old child” in a still image from one of the videos, the sheriff’s office alleges.

After receiving her Miranda rights, Hoffman “confirmed that she did in fact commit the sexual acts with her child,” the sheriff’s office alleges.

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“Hoffman stated she spoke to a stranger on social media who advised her to pay her to produce and send sex videos featuring her son,” the statement said. “Hoffman said she made the videos in her apartment and sent them out, but did not receive payment for the videos.”

According to the statement, investigators executed a search warrant and allegedly collected “evidence of the crimes” at the home.

Hoffman is being held without bail at the Hernando County Detention Center.

It is unclear who Hoffman’s attorney is. Her next court date is scheduled for October 22nd.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS from a cell phone. Tips can also be submitted online at. All tipsters remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000.

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.

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