PARKLAND, FLA. (WSVN) - A Parkland pediatrician has pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges.

Michael Mizrachy was arrested last year after deputies searched his home in the Miralago development.

The 49-year-old used an instant messenger application to obtain child pornography and communicate with minors.

Mizrachy will be sentenced on Jan. 7.

He faces up to 20 years in prison.

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