A 22-year-old Baltimore man has been indicted on federal charges alleging he coerced minors across the United States into sending him sexually explicit photos and videos, authorities said Tuesday.

A federal grand jury charged Jamari James David Leverett with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes for the District of Maryland.

The announcement was made in conjunction with FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul and Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley.

According to the eight-count indictment, Leverett allegedly used several online identities, many incorporating the name “JaJa,” to meet minors through social media and gaming platforms.

Investigators say he

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