FBI Arrests 205 Suspected Child-Sex Predators in 5-Day Sweep

The ‘unprecedented’ national operation signals a priority for the Trump administration, officials say.
FBI Arrests 205 Suspected Child-Sex Predators in 5-Day Sweep
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Kash Patel (L) and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speak during a press conference to announce the results of Operation Restore Justice in Washington on May 7, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images
Janice Hisle
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Federal authorities arrested 205 suspects for allegedly targeting children for sex offenses, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel announced on May 7 at a news conference in Washington.

“The operation resulted in the rescue of 115 children,” a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
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Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
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