BAY CITY, Mich. – A Michigan man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for distributing child pornography.
Ayden Burge, a 22-year-old from Saginaw, was sentenced to federal prison on Thursday for 210 months, which is over 17 years. He was also sentenced to five years of federal supervised release once he is out of prison.
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In 2023, investigators were initially conducting a narcotics investigation, which resulted in Burge’s arrest.
When police seized his electronic devices, they found that he was using the messaging app Kik to talk about his desire to sexually assault children and distributed child pornography. Police also found several images of videos of other child sexually abusive material.
“Distributing child pornography victimizes the most innocent and vulnerable members of our community - children,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Beck. “A critical mission for our office is to protect children from those predators who would harm them. A lengthy sentence can help protect the community generally and children more specifically.”
“The prison sentence given to Ayden Burge, a convicted sex offender, is a significant victory in our ongoing fight against sexual predators who exploit children,” said Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Michigan. “This sentence ensures that Burge will not be able to harm any more innocent children for a long time. I am deeply grateful for the tireless efforts of our FBI Detroit Bay City Resident Agency, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Huron Undercover Narcotics Team, and the MSP Computer Crimes Unit. Their unwavering dedication to protecting our most vulnerable citizens and preventing further victimization has been invaluable. I also want to sincerely thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan for their crucial role in holding Mr. Burge fully accountable for his heinous actions.”
