Gainesville man pleads guilty to filming minors in public bathrooms

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A Gainesville man pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges after prosecutors said he secretly recorded minors using public bathrooms.

Bryan Shuping, 58, pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography in federal court in Gainesville.

According to court records, Shuping recorded minors in men’s public bathrooms at the Oaks Mall and Depot Park multiple times between June 18 and August 2, 2025.

Prosecutors say the recordings showed minors exposed while using the bathrooms. Shuping admitted to the recordings for sexual gratification.

He also admitted to having additional child sexual abuse material downloaded from the internet.

Shuping faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison and a maximum of life.

His sentencing is scheduled for February 16, 2027.

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