Violent Crimes Against Children News

Press releases and other news relating to FBI investigations into violent crimes against children and other initiatives.

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U.S. Postal Employee Charged with Viewing Child Pornography on Work Computers

September 22, 2016

A United States Postal Service employee was charged in connection with viewing child pornography on USPS computers.

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Camden Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking of Minor After Posting Online Advertisement

September 22, 2016

A Camden man pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a minor after posting an online advertisement for commercial sex acts for the purpose of earning money.

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Man Who Tried to Meet a 13-Year-Old for Sex at Motel in Fort Worth is Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Enticement of a Minor

September 21, 2016

Brian Dale Prim was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for enticement of a minor.

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Three Men Plead Guilty to Sex Trafficking Charges

September 21, 2016

Three men pleaded guilty in connection with the sex trafficking of a minor.

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California Man Pleads Guilty to Traveling into the District of Columbia to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct with a Minor

September 20, 2016

Raymond Carter, 72, of Rancho Cordova, Calif., pled guilty to a charge of traveling interstate to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.

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Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Conspiracy to Prostitute Young Girls

September 20, 2016

Eric Watkins, aka “Crank Moe” and “Cali Made Crankk,” was sentenced to 120 months in prison for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of children in San Diego and Oceanside.

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Worcester Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Charges

September 20, 2016

A Worcester man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in U.S. District Court in Worcester on child pornography charges.

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Report from Thailand, Part 2

September 20, 2016

Generals from the Royal Thai Police gathered recently for FBI training, underscoring the country's efforts to address child victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation.

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Navajo Man from Shiprock Sentenced to Prison for Federal Child Sexual Abuse Conviction

September 19, 2016

Harrison Cambridge, 56, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced t\to 42 months for his conviction on an abusive sexual contact charge.

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Report from Thailand, Part 1

September 16, 2016

The FBI and other U.S. agencies are working with the Royal Thai Police to fight human trafficking in Thailand and to focus more attention on victims.

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Shelton Attorney Charged with Child Pornography Offenses

September 16, 2016

Peter G. Kruzynski was arrested on a criminal complaint charging him with production and possession of child pornography.

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Florida Man Convicted of Engaging in Child Exploitation Enterprise

September 16, 2016

A Naples, Florida man convicted of engaging in a child exploitation enterprise for creating and running a website dedicated to the sexual abuse of children.

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Clark County Man Pleads Guilty to Producing, Distributing Child Pornography

September 15, 2016

James Edward Risner III, 34, of New Carlisle, Ohio, pleaded guilty to producing and distributing child pornography involving a 7-year-old victim.

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Texas Man Sentenced to 15 1/2 Years in Federal Prison for Transporting a Minor Across State Lines for Sex

September 15, 2016

William Thomas Hammond was sentenced for transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.

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Former Truck Driver Sentenced to More Than 15 Years for Using Internet to Exchange Child Pornography

September 15, 2016

A former truck driver has been sentenced to 190 months in federal prison for using an Internet messaging app to distribute and receive child pornography.

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Joplin Man Sentenced for Child Porn

September 15, 2016

A Joplin, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for receiving and distributing child pornography over the Internet.

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New York Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Minor

September 15, 2016

Jordan Anate, also known as Pills and Che Pills, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor.

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Former Ypsilanti Resident and Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 35 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Children

September 15, 2016

A former Ypsilanti man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after having pleaded guilty to production of child pornography.

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St. Lucie County Pleads Guilty to Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

September 14, 2016

Michael Joseph Roth pled guilty to the charges of distribution and possession of material containing visual depictions of sexual exploitation of minors.

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Grand Jury Returns Indictments

September 14, 2016

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned indictments.

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Apalachin Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography

September 14, 2016

Brandon Kie pleaded guilty in federal court to receiving child pornography via the internet.

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Nebraska Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Being Part of a Child Exploitation Enterprise

September 14, 2016

A Fairbury, Nebraska man was sentenced today to 35 years’ in federal prison for his participation in a child exploitation enterprise.

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Former Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced for Child Pornography

September 14, 2016

A former Greene County, Missouri Deputy Sheriff was sentenced to seven years for receiving and distributing child pornography.

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Joplin Man Sentenced for Distributing Child Pornography Over the Internet

September 14, 2016

A Joplin, Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for distributing and possessing child pornography.

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Niagara Falls Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

September 13, 2016

Daniel Hull, 44 of Niagara Falls, New York, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with receipt and possession of child pornography.

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Liverpool Man Sentenced to 235 Years on Child Exploitation Convictions

September 13, 2016

Jason Kopp was sentenced to serve 235 years in prison in connection with his convictions for 22 felony offenses.

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West Fork Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography

September 13, 2016

Nathan Robert Wesley Johnson was sentenced to 300 months imprisonment for producing child pornography.

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Six Bronx Defendants Charged in Manhattan Federal Court with Sex Trafficking Offenses

September 12, 2016

Six individuals were charged with sex trafficking of minors, sex trafficking conspiracy, and receipt and possession of child pornography.

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Bronx Man Arrested for Possessing and Distributing Child Pornography

September 12, 2016

Rudy Mena arrested for his possession and distribution of child pornography.

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Van Wert Man Sentenced to 120 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography

September 11, 2016

Timothy Ryan Zollman was sentenced to 120 years in federal prison for committing two counts of production of child pornography.

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Havre de Grace Sex Offender Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Transporting Child Pornography

September 9, 2016

Registered sex offender Gary Scott Conway was sentenced to 20 years in prison for transporting child pornography.

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Sulphur Springs Restaurant Owner Guilty of Child Exploitation Violations

September 9, 2016

A 53-year-old Sulphur Springs, Texas man has been found guilty of child exploitation charges.

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Sacramento Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison for Child Pornography

September 9, 2016

Michael Bailey, of Sacramento, was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for receipt of child pornography.

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Butte County Sex Offender Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography

September 9, 2016

Joshua Landon Klipp, was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for one count of production of child pornography and one count of receipt of child pornography.

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Former Professor Sentenced on Two Child Pornography Charges

September 8, 2016

A Galveston man formerly employed at Texas A&M University has been sentenced to 97 months following his convictions of receipt and possession of child pornography,

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Suquamish Tribal Couple Sentenced to Prison for Repeated Physical Abuse of their Children

September 8, 2016

A member of the Suquamish Tribe and his wife were sentenced to prison in U.S. District Court in Tacoma for the repeated physical abuse of two of their six children.

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Child Sexual Predator Sentenced to 60 Years in Federal Prison

September 8, 2016

Steven Douglas Rockett, 47, was convicted by a federal jury in Portland, Oregon for producing child pornography crimes.

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Reading Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

September 8, 2016

James Walker, 28 of Reading, Pennsylvania was charged with possession of child pornography.

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Mission Women Charged with Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury and Child Abuse

September 8, 2016

Three Mission, South Dakota women have been indicted by a federal grand jury for assault resulting in serious bodily injury and child abuse.

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Youngstown Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Minor

September 7, 2016

A Youngstown man was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for traveling across state lines to engage in illegal sexual activity.

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Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old

September 7, 2016

Mark Anthony Lowe was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a child and penalties for a registered a sex offender.

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Northland Man Sentenced for Child Pornography

September 7, 2016

Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for attempting to distribute child pornography over the Internet.

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Area Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Sex Trafficking of a Child

September 7, 2016

Gage James Lester was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a child.

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Ohio Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Enticement of Minors

September 7, 2016

An Ohio man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a sex crime involving minors.

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West Seneca Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charge

September 6, 2016

Joseph S. Heleniak, 72, of West Seneca, who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to 120 months in prison.

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Oldham County Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Aiding and Abetting the Sex Trafficking of a Child

September 6, 2016

An Oldham County, Kentucky man was sentenced to 30 years for aiding and abetting the sex trafficking of a minor.

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Lawrence Man Sentenced for Distributing Child Pornography

September 6, 2016

A Lawrence man was sentenced Tuesday to 70 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography.

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Pennsylvania Man Charged with Attempting to Entice a Minor into Sexual Acts

September 6, 2016

Eric S. Mann, age 32, of Howard, Pennsylvania, was ordered detained on Friday after being arrested on August 25 for attempting to coerce and entice a minor into sex.

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Melrose Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

September 6, 2016

Jeremy Lillie, age 32, of Melrose, New York, pled guilty today to distribution, receipt, and possession of child pornography.

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Lewis County Man Sentenced on Federal Child Pornography Charges

September 6, 2016

Michael Prisner, Ewing, Missouri, was sentenced to 42 months in prison on charges involving his possession of child pornography between April and June 2015.

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Parma Man Convicted of Child Sex Trafficking

September 6, 2016

A Parma man was convicted of sexually exploiting a 14-year-old girl.

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Benton City Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking

September 6, 2016

Roberto L. Llerenas, Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison as a result of his convictions on four counts of trafficking two children under 18 for commercial sex.

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Minnesota Man Admits to the Murder of Jacob Wetterling

September 6, 2016

Danny James Heinrich, 53, admitted in court that he abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling in 1989.

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Houston Woman Found Guilty on Charges of Sex Trafficking of Minors

September 2, 2016

A jury sitting in Houston returned guilty verdicts against Jazsmine Arielle Joseph for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors and sex trafficking of minors.

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Local Teacher Charged After Attempting to Engage in Sexual Conduct with a Minor

September 2, 2016

Drew Dillon Watson was arrested on multiple charges surrounding his travel across state lines to engage in sexual activity with a minor male.

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Richmond Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Possession

September 2, 2016

Robert Brunk, 25, of Richmond, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child pornography.

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Louisiana Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Engaging in Child Exploitation Enterprise and Production of Child Pornography

September 2, 2016

A Greenwell Springs, Louisiana man was sentenced to 240 months in prison for engaging in a child exploitation enterprise and production of child pornography.

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FBI Seeks Assistance to Identify Unknown Child Predator

September 1, 2016

The FBI is seeking assistance in identifying an unknown child predator who abducted a 6-year-old from inside her home in Cleveland on May 21, 2016.

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Painesville Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges

September 1, 2016

A Painesville man was indicted on child pornography charges.

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Monona Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Pornography

September 1, 2016

Coleman Chung, 28, Monona, Wisconsin, was sentenced to five years of probation for possession of child pornography.

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Cheektowaga Man Sentenced for Violating Supervised Release

August 31, 2016

Justin Jeffrey Amato, of Cheektowaga, New York, was sentenced for violating the terms of his supervised release for his conviction of possession of child pornography.

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FBI Seeking Information in Unsolved Murder of Missing Hammond Girl

August 31, 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking information from the public regarding the unsolved murder of 13-year-old Alexandra (Alex) Anaya.

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Former Santa Claus and Magician for Kids’ Parties Sentenced for the Manufacturing of Child Pornography

August 31, 2016

Leander Dewey Jones, a former Santa Claus and magician at children's' parties, was sentenced to 360 months’ imprisonment for production of child pornography.

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Dyersburg Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Pornography Distribution

August 31, 2016

A Dyersburg man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for exchanging multiple sexually explicit pictures of minors online.

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District Man Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing 11-Year-Old Girl

August 30, 2016

Robert Kelsey, 28, of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl he met through Instagram when he was 26 years old.

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St. Joseph Man Sentenced for Child Pornography

August 30, 2016

Tammy Dickinson announced that a St. Joseph, Mo., man with a prior murder conviction was sentenced in federal court today on charges related to child pornography.

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Gladstone Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Child Pornography

August 30, 2016

A Gladstone, Missouri man was sentenced to 18 years on charges related to receiving and attempting to distribute child pornography over the Internet.

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Parkville Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography

August 30, 2016

Ruben Uy Lim, age 53, of Parkville, Maryland, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography.

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Man Convicted of Distributing Child Pornography Sentenced to 210 Months in Prison

August 30, 2016

Demian Pina, of Dayton, Ohio, was sentenced to 210 months in prison for distributing child pornography while he was under federal investigation for sharing child pornography.

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Federal Judge Sentences Former Teacher to Five Years in Prison for Receiving Child Pornography

August 30, 2016

A former high school teacher was sentenced to five years for receiving child pornography in connection with an improper relationship he had with a teenage student he met at the school.

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Sedalia Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography

August 29, 2016

A Sedalia, Missouri sex offender pleaded guilty in federal court today for possessing child pornography.

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FBI Child Abduction Training

August 29, 2016

FBI New Orleans will be conducting training for law enforcement agencies in Louisiana to provide necessary skills and investigative techniques to successfully respond to a child abduction incident.

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Former Millington Reserve Officer Receives 26 Years for Producing Child Pornography

August 29, 2016

A former Millington reserve police officer has been sentenced to serve 26 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.

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Former College Professor Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

August 29, 2016

Holt Parker pleaded guilty today to one count of possession of child pornography, admitting that he attempted to destroy a thumb drive containing child pornography.

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San Antonio Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography

August 26, 2016

John Michael Rymers was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography.

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Irondequoit Man Sentenced in Sextortion Case

August 25, 2016

Jose Alvarado, of Irondequoit, New York, was sentenced to 72 months in prison and 15 years supervised release for receipt of child pornography.

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Binghamton Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking and Prostitution of a Child

August 25, 2016

Alphonso Dennis, 34, of Binghamton, New York, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with his convictions for sex trafficking of a child and prostitution of a child.

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Ogdensburg Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography

August 25, 2016

Harry McCarthy was indicted for sexually exploiting a child for the purpose of creating child pornography and for distributing, receiving, possessing, and transporting child pornography.

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Kerrville Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography

August 25, 2016

Samuel Eugene Baker of Kerrville, Texas, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for receipt of child pornography.

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Former APS Kindergarten Teacher Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges

August 24, 2016

Joshua Weitz, 39, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography charges.

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Columbia Man Indicted for Producing Child Pornography

August 24, 2016

A Columbia, Missouri man who was previously indicted on child pornography charges was indicted on an additional charge of producing child pornography.

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Memphis Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking of Minors

August 24, 2016

Timothy Jones a/k/a Lucci, King Lucci, Lucci Loco, age 26, was sentenced to life for his role in sex trafficking two minors into the New Orleans area.

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Bremerton, Washington Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Production of Child Pornography

August 24, 2016

Larry Gutierrez, age 50, of Bremerton, Washington, was sentenced to 27 years in prison for production of child pornography.

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U.S. Citizen Sentenced to 10 Years’ Imprisonment for Traveling to Foreign Country to Have Sex with a Minor

August 24, 2016

Shaun Vincent Kelley was sentenced to 10 years in prison for traveling Thailand to have sex with a minor.

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Gretna Man Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography

August 23, 2016

Giordio Cosenza was charged in a one-count bill of information with distributing images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children.

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Pikesville Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Receiving and Possessing Child Pornography

August 23, 2016

Jonathan J. Lewin, age 46, of Pikesville, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child pornography.

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Anchorage Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Crimes

August 23, 2016

Wallen Olrun, Jr. was sentenced to five years in prison for possession of child pornography.

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Bolivar Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Child Pornography

August 23, 2016

A Bolivar, Missouri man was sentenced to 30 years for the sexual exploitation of a minor and for receiving and distributing child pornography.

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Member of 'Youngtorture' Group Sentenced to Seven Years for Child Pornography Distribution and Possession

August 23, 2016

Kevin Edward Schoffman, a member of the Youngtorture group, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for distribution and possession of child pornography.

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Bridgeport Residents Charged with Sex Trafficking of a Minor

August 22, 2016

Darryl Morris, also known as King Sincere, 32, and Neshaya Dozier, 26, both of Bridgeport, were charged with offenses related to the sex trafficking of a minor.

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Wasilla Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Crimes

August 22, 2016

Sergey Silver was sentenced to 66 months in prison for possession of child pornography.

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Brookyln Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years for Prostituting Minors and Producing Child Pornography

August 22, 2016

Alvaun Thompson, also known as Love Pimpin, was sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment for forcibly sex trafficking minors—including a 13-year-old girl—and producing child pornography.

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Wheeling Man Sentenced for Transporting Minors to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

August 22, 2016

Kevin J. Wick, 43, of Wheeling, West Virginia, was sentenced to 312 months in prison for traveling across state lines to engage in illicit sexual conduct with minor victims.

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Judge Sentences Erie Man to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

August 22, 2016

A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 24 months in jaiil on his conviction of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Erie County Man Pleads Guilty to Charges Relating to the Sexual Exploitation of Children

August 22, 2016

A former resident of North East, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children.

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Navajo Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Child Molestation

August 22, 2016

Raymond S. Tsosie, 53, of Burnside, Arizona, a member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced to 19 years for child molestation.

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Former Belleville Resident Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography and Possession of Prepubescent Child Pornography

August 19, 2016

Eric M. Swancutt pled guilty to receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of prepubescent child pornography.

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Male and Female Child Pornography Production Team Sentenced to a Total of 100 Years in Federal Prison

August 19, 2016

Matthew Scott Holt, age 35, was sentenced to 55 years and his co-defendant Jordain Larsen, age 27, was sentenced to 45 years for producing child pornography.

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Former U.S. Army Reservist Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography

August 18, 2016

Christopher Mailloux was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment following his guilty plea to two counts of production of child pornography and two counts of possession of child pornography.

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Okaloosa County Man Arrested and Charged with Online Enticement of a Child, Traveling with Intent to Engage in Sex with a Child, and Other Child Pornography Offenses

August 18, 2016

Chad Theodore Dillon (44, Okaloosa County) was charged with 11 counts related to the sexual abuse of children.

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