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Gainesville Today
By the People, for the People
Gainesville Man Charged for Explicit Videos and Chats with Minors
Aaron Ross Robison Eliot-Gaines accused of sending nude videos, requesting explicit content, and engaging in inappropriate conversations with underage victims.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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A 33-year-old Gainesville man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts related to sending explicit videos of himself to minors, engaging in inappropriate sexual chats with minors, and requesting nude photos from underage victims. The investigation began after a CyberTip from Snapchat about the suspect's account transmitting harmful material to a minor.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of adults exploiting and sexually abusing minors online, which has become more prevalent with the rise of social media and messaging apps. It raises concerns about the need for stronger safeguards and monitoring to protect vulnerable young people from predatory behavior.
The details
According to police, Aaron Ross Robison Eliot-Gaines admitted to owning the Snapchat account that was the subject of the CyberTip and engaging in the inappropriate chats and sending explicit videos to minors as young as 11 years old. He claimed he was in a 'bad place' and was 'bored and lonely' when he committed these acts.
- On August 6, 2025, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a CyberTip from Snapchat about a user account that had transmitted harmful material to a minor.
- On January 16, a subpoena response included several chats with accounts that claimed to be minors and 20 videos or images of Eliot-Gaines, most of which showed him masturbating.
- On February 18, a search warrant was executed at Eliot-Gaines's address, and he was arrested.
The players
Aaron Ross Robison Eliot-Gaines
A 33-year-old Gainesville resident who was arrested and charged with multiple counts related to sending explicit videos to minors, engaging in inappropriate sexual chats with minors, and requesting nude photos from underage victims.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
A non-profit organization that received a CyberTip from Snapchat about a user account that had transmitted harmful material to a minor.
Gainesville Police Department
The law enforcement agency that investigated the case and executed a search warrant at Eliot-Gaines's address, leading to his arrest.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Eliot-Gaines out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing need for vigilance and stronger safeguards to protect minors from online predators, as well as the importance of addressing the underlying mental health and social issues that can drive such criminal behavior.
