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Ex-soldier pleads guilty to child exploitation in El Paso, Alaska
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Jocelyn Flores , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The soldier's name is Seth Herrera, and he is 35 years old.
A former US Army soldier has pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes. The soldier, who is 35 years old, has connections to El Paso , where he previously served. The guilty plea was announced by the Department of Justice.
Further details about the case are available from the Department of Justice. The crimes occurred in two states: Texas and Alaska. The soldier's name is Seth Herrera, and he is 35 years old.
For more information, readers can refer to the news release by the Department of Justice.
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Category: safety Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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