OKC Nurse Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

Exchanged material with former South Carolina lawmaker

Feb. 4, 2026 at 5:07pm

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A 35-year-old registered nurse in Oklahoma City has pleaded guilty to possessing and exchanging child pornography, including with a former South Carolina state representative who was recently sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for distributing the material.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of child exploitation and the need for vigilance in monitoring online activity and messaging apps that can be used to distribute illegal and abusive content. It also underscores the serious consequences faced by those involved in such crimes.

The details

Christian Ismael Soto Retamosa admitted in court that he knowingly possessed multiple electronic devices containing child sexual abuse material, including images of prepubescent children. The FBI traced communications to Retamosa exchanging this material through the Kik messaging app with former South Carolina state representative Robert John May III, who was charged separately and sentenced to 17 years in federal prison.

  • In March 2024, the Kik messaging app submitted a tip to law enforcement about a user distributing videos depicting child sexual abuse.
  • On Tuesday, February 4, 2026, Retamosa pleaded guilty in federal court.

The players

Christian Ismael Soto Retamosa

A 35-year-old registered nurse in Oklahoma City who pleaded guilty to possessing and exchanging child pornography.

Robert John May III

A former South Carolina state representative who was charged separately and sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography.

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What’s next

Retamosa faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for his crimes.

The takeaway

This case underscores the serious consequences faced by those involved in the exploitation of children and the importance of law enforcement's continued efforts to identify and prosecute such crimes in order to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.