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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Navajo Man Sentenced for Federal Child Abuse Conviction

May 24, 2017

Julian King, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for his conviction on a federal child abuse charge.

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Delevan Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

May 23, 2017

John Cutler of Delevan, New York was arrested and charged with receipt of child pornography.

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New Orleans Man Arrested by FBI and Charged with 75 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

May 23, 2017

Pavlos Nelson was arrested by the FBI New Orleans Division’s Child Exploitation Task Force (CETF) for possession of child pornography.

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Parkville Man Pleads Guilty to Computer Hacking, Accessing Child Pornography

May 23, 2017

Jacob Raines of Parkville, Missouri pleaded guilty to both the intrusion charge and to using a computer to view online child pornography.

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Roanoke Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charge

May 23, 2017

William Rhodes of Roanoke received 120 months in prison for a peer-to-peer file-sharing network giving others access to images of child pornography.

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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Child Pornography Conviction

May 22, 2017

Paul Keenahan was sentenced to 60 months in prison for his conviction on child pornography charges.

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Cheektowaga Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Possess Child Pornography

May 22, 2017

Andrew Reiner of Cheektowaga, New York pleaded guilty to attempting to possess child pornography.

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Recovering Missing Kids

May 22, 2017

The disappearance and recovery of a Virginia teenager provides a glimpse into the FBI’s role when kids go missing and are believed to be in danger.

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Willoughby Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Having Images of Children Being Sexually Assaulted

May 22, 2017

John Clements of Willoughby was sentenced to more than six years in prison for having images of children being sexually assaulted by adults.

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Conroe Man Sentenced for Producing Child Pornography and Possessing More Than 10,000 Images

May 22, 2017

Robert Neal Hatchell, of the Conroe area, has been ordered to prison for sexual exploitation of a child as well as distribution of child pornography.

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Anthony Weiner Pleads Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court to Transferring Obscene Material to a Minor

May 19, 2017

Anthony Weiner pleaded guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor and surrendered in New York.

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Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography in Erie

May 19, 2017

Kerry Eccles of Ashland, Virginia pleaded guilty to charges of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children.

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Erie Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Two Minor Victims

May 19, 2017

Devonte Lamonte Lucas, a former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to charges of sex trafficking of a child.

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Stockton Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Aiding and Abetting Receipt of Child Pornography

May 19, 2017

Jolene Davis of Stockton was sentenced five years in prison for her role in the sexual exploitation of a child of whom she had custody.

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Sacramento Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Minor

May 19, 2017

Zargham Bukhari of Sacramento was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor.

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Sex Trafficker Convicted

May 18, 2017

Udraka Roberts-Bey of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to conspiring to engage in sex trafficking of a minor.

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Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Attempted Coercion of a Minor, and Distributing, Receiving, and Possessing Child Pornography

May 18, 2017

David Rancourt of Palmer was sentenced to 188 months in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography.

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Johnsonville Man Charged with Receiving and Possessing Child Pornography

May 18, 2017

Keith J. Bleau of Johnsonville, New York was arrested on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography.

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Philadelphia Man Charged with Receipt, Distribution, and Possession of Child Pornography

May 18, 2017

Grant Shea of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was charged with receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography.

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Tad Cummins Indicted by Federal Grand Jury

May 18, 2017

Tad Cummins of Columbia has been charged with transporting minor across state lines to engage in criminal sexual conduct and obstructing justice.

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Tomas Allan Scarbrough Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

May 18, 2017

Thomas Allan Scarbrough of Rockwood, Tennessee was sentenced to 70 months in prison for possession of child pornography.

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Springfield Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Producing Child Pornography

May 18, 2017

Christopher Peck of Springfield, Missouri was sentenced for producing and distributing child pornography.

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Athol Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

May 18, 2017

Arthur Cummings of Athol pleaded guilty in Worcester to possession of child pornography.

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Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Transporting a Minor with the Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity

May 18, 2017

Rodney Lee Zahn, formerly of Madison County received 120 months in prison for transporting a child with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.

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Pottawattamie County Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison for Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography

May 18, 2017

Kevin Timothy Morrissey was sentenced to 180 months in prison following his convictions on receipt and possession of child pornography.

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Anchorage Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

May 18, 2017

Andrew Weed of Anchorage was sentenced for possession of child pornography and failure to register as a sex offender.

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Harrison County Woman Sentenced to Prison for Sex Trafficking Minors

May 17, 2017

Trudy E. Thomsen of Missouri Valley was sentenced to 190 months in prison for transporting a minor with intent to engage in sexual activity.

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Jackson Man Sentenced to 300 Months in Prison for Sex with Minor

May 17, 2017

Dennis K. Rawlins of Jackson, Ohio was sentenced to 300 months in prison for sexually exploiting a minor.

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Superior Resident Sentenced to 20 Years for Possessing Child Pornography

May 17, 2017

Peter Diehl of Superior was sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of child pornography and transporting a minor for illegal sexual activity.

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San Antonio Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Porn

May 16, 2017

Kevin Clay Montgomery of San Antonio was sentenced to 30 years in prison for production of child pornography.

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Kaufman Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Federal Prison for Transporting and Possessing Child Pornography

May 16, 2017

Mitchell Weston Miller was sentenced to 84 months in prison following his guilty plea to transporting and shipping child pornography.

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Henderson Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Charge

May 16, 2017

Carl Burdick of Henderson, New York pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct.

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Alvarado Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Federal Prison on Federal Child Pornography Conviction

May 16, 2017

Jerry Wayne Smith of Alvarado, Texas, who pleaded guilty to transporting and shipping child pornography, was sentenced to 150 months in prison.

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Logansport Man Sentenced to 275 Months’ Imprisonment

May 16, 2017

Johnny Clay Amos of Logansport, Indiana was sentenced to 275 months' imprisonment for production of child pornography.

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Cockeysville Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography and to Cyberstalking

May 16, 2017

Kevin Graham Conlon of Cockeysville, Maryland pleaded guilty to production of child pornography and cyberstalking.

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Cocoa Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Child Sex Trafficking and Production of Child Pornography

May 16, 2017

Kennedy Harris, Jr. of Cocoa was sentenced to 30 years for sex trafficking a child by force.

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Missoula Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking of a Minor

May 15, 2017

Roam Savage Chandler of Missoula, Montana was sentenced to 120 months in prison for sex trafficking of a minor.

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Columbia, Jefferson City Men Plead Guilty to Child Pornography

May 15, 2017

Sergio Antonio Dominguez-Gonzalez and Brandon Lee Deavers of Columbia, Missouri pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography.

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Loves Park Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography

May 15, 2017

Zachary Rodriguez, a Loves Park man, was sentenced in court for producing child pornography.

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Child Pornography Charges Brought Against Bay Area Babysitters

May 12, 2017

Bryan Petersen and Ryan Michael Spencer were indicted with child pornography crimes.

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Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking of a Minor

May 12, 2017

Darryl Morris of Bridgeport pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a minor.

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O'Fallon Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography Offenses

May 12, 2017

Hamza L. Nijmeh of O'Fallon was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment distribution and receipt of child pornography.

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Bella Vista Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison for Child Pornography

May 12, 2017

Anthony Allen Jean was sentenced to 78 months in prison on one count each of receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

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Kyle Man Found Guilty of Abusive Sexual Contact

May 12, 2017

Darrell Janis of Kyle, South Dakota was found guilty of abusive sexual contact.

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Man Sentenced for Exploiting Children to Produce Child Pornography

May 12, 2017

Vincenzo Leonardi of Lakewood Ohio was sentenced to 15 years in prison for exploiting at least six minor boys to produce sexually explicit material.

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Lima Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Having Nearly 38,000 Images of the Sexual Exploitation of Children

May 12, 2017

Richard Hack of Lima was sentenced to 15 years in prison for receiving and distributing material involving the sexual exploitation of children.

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Grand Jury Returns Indictment in Sexual Exploitation of a Child Case

May 11, 2017

Ian Nathanial Smith of Viola, Kansas has been indicted on charges of sexually exploiting a child.

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Kansas City Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Producing Child Pornography

May 11, 2017

Conner Michael Webb of Kansas City, Missouri was sentenced to 25 years in prison for producing child pornography of a two-year-old victim.

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Independence Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography

May 11, 2017

Travis Howard White of Independence, Missouri has been charged with producing child pornography.

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District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of Minors

May 11, 2017

Adarryl Hayes of Washington, D.C. was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking of two minors.

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Maryland Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography

May 10, 2017

Theodore Gerald Reiss of Halethorpe, MD, was sentenced to 90 months in prison for distribution of child pornography.

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Mansfield Ohio Man Arrested for Child Pornography

May 10, 2017

The FBI, Mansfield Police Department, and Richland County Sheriff’s Office announce the arrest of Dennis J. Northover, II for distribution of child pornography.

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Terre Haute Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Production of Child Pornography

May 10, 2017

David Roberts of Terre Haute was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in producing and possessing child pornography.

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Jacksonville Man Arrested and Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography

May 10, 2017

Jason James Neiheisel of Jacksonville has been charged with distributing child pornography over the Internet.

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Eagle Butte Man Found Not Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child

May 10, 2017

Lawrence Oakie of Eagle Butte, South Dakota was acquitted of aggravated sexual abuse of a child.

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Grand Jury Returns Indictments

May 10, 2017

Travis B. Martin is charged with threatening members of the National Guard and Raymond K. Brown with transporting a minor across state lines.

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Pasadena Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Child Pornography Over Peer-to-Peer Computer Network

May 9, 2017

Michael Brian Perry of Pasadena received nine years in prison for distributing child pornography over a peer-to-peer file-sharing network.

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Fulton Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography After Lost Cell Phone is Turned in

May 9, 2017

Anthony Quin Hodges of Fulton, Missouri, pleaded guilty to receiving and distributing child pornography.

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Las Vegas Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Travel for Sex with Minors and Possession of Child Pornography

May 9, 2017

Bryon Quackenbush of Las Vegas, who conspired to travel to Michigan for sex with two minors, was sentenced to 160 months in prison.

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Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking of a Minor

May 9, 2017

Jason Prawl of Bridgeport pleaded guilty in Hartford to one count of sex trafficking of a minor.

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FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office Continue to Fight Against Child Pornography

May 9, 2017

Five recent cases in Denver net the recovery of hundreds of thousands of child pornography images .

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Aliquippa, Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography

May 8, 2017

Michael John Bickel, of Aliquippa, PA, was sentenced to 35 years in prison in Maryland for production of child pornography.

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Virginia Woman Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Sex Trafficking a Sixteen Year Old Girl

May 8, 2017

Heather Wagoner of Buchanan, Virginia, pleaded guilty to a sex trafficking conspiracy involving a sixteen-year-old girl.

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Gloucester County Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Pornography

May 8, 2017

Timothy Justin George of Gloucester County was sentenced to six years in prison for distribution of child pornography.

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Waterford Man Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography

May 8, 2017

Richard Bruno of Waterford pleaded guilty in New Haven to one count of production of child pornography.

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FBI and Eugene Police Arrest Barret R. Spangler in Child Pornography Investigation

May 5, 2017

On Friday, May 5, 2017, FBI agents and Eugene Police officers arrested Barret Russell Spangler at his home in Eugene for child pornography.

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Robins Employee Sentenced to Twelve Years for Attempting to Entice a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity and to Send Obscene Matter to a Minor

May 5, 2017

Steven Craig Deason, Jr. was sentenced to 144 months in prison for attempted online enticement of a minor and transfer of obscene matter to a minor.

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Madison Man Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking

May 5, 2017

Maurice Adonis Withers Madison, Wisconsin was found guilty of sex trafficking and of interstate trafficking for prostitution.

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‘Playpen’ Creator Sentenced to 30 Years

May 5, 2017

The creator and lead administrator of what was believed to be the world’s largest child pornography website—with more than 150,000 users around the world—is serving 30 years in prison.

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Spokane Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography

May 5, 2017

Dan Wayne Streetman of Spokane, Washington was sentenced to a 60-year term of imprisonment for production of child pornography.

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Dallas Man Arrested on Federal Child Sex Trafficking Charge

May 5, 2017

Johnathon Deontre Smith of Dallas has been charged with sex trafficking of children.

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Sedgwick County Man Charged with Producing Child Porn

May 4, 2017

Ian Nathanial Smith of Viola, Kansas was charged with producing child pornography.

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Registered Sex Offender Charged with Enticement of a Minor

May 4, 2017

James Johnman Jr, a registered Megan’s Law offender, was charged with attempted enticement of a minor and distribution of child pornography.

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Oakland Man Charged with Transporting a Minor from Oregon to Engage in Prostitution in California

May 4, 2017

Eugene Latrell McNeely has been charged for transporting a minor from Oregon to California with the intent that the minor engage in prostitution.

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Reno Man Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of an Infant and Distribution of Child Pornography

May 4, 2017

Derrick Joseph Rady of Reno was indicted for the sexual exploitation of an infant and distribution of child pornography.

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Davis Man Found Guilty of Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

May 4, 2017

Alexander Nathan Norris of Davis was found guilty of distribution and possession of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors.

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Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Federal Criminal Complaint

May 3, 2017

Bruce A. Harvey of Reva, Virginia and a Sheriff's Office detective was charged with the sexual exploitation of minors.

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Mattydale Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

May 3, 2017

Steven Doty of Mattydale, New York pleaded guilty to possession, receipt, and distribution of child pornography.

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Three Men Charged with Sex Trafficking Minors in Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee

May 3, 2017

Brian Hernandez Acosta and his brother, Nilageo Alvarez Acosta, and Jaime Adam Riano have been charged with crimes against children.

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Delaware Man Sentenced to 156 Months in Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography

May 3, 2017

Roy Harvender of Wilmington, Delaware was sentenced to 156 months in prison for distributing child pornography.

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Pierre Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges

May 3, 2017

Amin Ricker of Pierre, South Dakota was charged with distribution and possession of child pornography.

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Lima Men Convicted of Human Trafficking Crimes

May 3, 2017

Lorenzo Young and Aundre Davis of Lima were convicted of human trafficking charges for forcing 14 and 16 years old girls into commercial sex acts.

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Baltimore Sex Offender Sentenced to 35 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography

May 2, 2017

Louis Frances Bradley has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for production of child pornography.

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New Haven Man Sentenced for Enticing a Minor for Sex

May 2, 2017

Jason M. Strubberg of New Haven, Missouri was sentenced for attempting to entice or coerce a 14-year-old victim to engage in illicit sex.

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Haverhill, Massachusetts Man Charged with Making and Distributing Child Pornography

May 1, 2017

Michael McCann of Haverhill, Massachusetts was charged with sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Florida Man Sentenced to Prison for Engaging in a Child Exploitation Enterprise

May 1, 2017

Steven W. Chase, of Naples and creator of Playpen, a sophisticated website dedicated to the sexual abuse of children, received 30 years in prison.

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Tonawanda Man Sentenced to 20 Years on Child Pornography Charge

May 1, 2017

David Barraclough of Tonawanda, New York was convicted of possession of child pornography and sentenced to 240 months in prison.

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Brighton Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Offenses

May 1, 2017

Vincent C. Anzalone of Brighton was sentenced in Boston for possession and receipt of child pornography.

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Edinburg Man Gets More Than 24 Years for Three Child Pornography Charges

April 28, 2017

Carlos Benjamin Martinez of Edinburg received 292 months in prison for the production, receipt, and distribution of child pornography.

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Information: Federal Court Arraignments

April 28, 2017

Christopher Metzger charged with concealing person from arrest, Loyal Hogan with sexual abuse of a minor, and Branden Miesmer with carjacking.

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New York-Winooski Man Charged with Five Counts of Sex Trafficking

April 28, 2017

Brian Folks of New York City and Winooski, Vermont has been charged with sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion.

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Bonner Ferry Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

April 27, 2017

Thurlo Eugene Clark of Bonner Ferry, Idaho pleaded guilty to possession of sexually explicit images of minors.

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Former Gainesville Pharmacy Technician Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Exploitation Offenses

April 27, 2017

Matthew Bryan Caniff of Gainesville, Florida received 15 years in prison for attempted online child enticement, and other crimes against children.

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Little Rock "Pimp" Sentenced to More Than 15 Years' Imprisonment for Sex Trafficking a Minor

April 27, 2017

Dana Deffenbaugh of Little Rock was sentenced to 188 months' imprisonment for sex trafficking of a minor.

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Former Service Member Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor

April 27, 2017

Kenneth Paul Descoteaux pleaded guilty to sexual molestation of a child on military bases in Washington and Louisiana.

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Toledo Ministers Indicted for Sex Trafficking of Minors and Production of Child Pornography

April 26, 2017

Cordell Jenkins and Anthony Haynes of Toledo were indicted on federal charges including sex trafficking of minors and production of child pornography.

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Three Indicted for Female Genital Mutilation

April 26, 2017

Two Detroit doctors and a co-conspirator were charged for their alleged participation in a scheme to perform female genital mutilation on minors.

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Five Inmates Arrested at Federal Correctional Institution – Fort Dix for Distributing Images of Child Sexual Abuse

April 26, 2017

Five men imprisoned on child pornography charges were charged with new counts of distributing images of child sexual abuse within the Fort Dix prison.

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Evansville Man Sentenced for Receiving Child Pornography from a Woman in the Philippines

April 26, 2017

Bradley J. Hancock was sentenced, following his plea of guilty to receipt of sexually explicit material involving minors, to 84 months in prison.

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Manteca Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Transportation of Child Pornography

April 26, 2017

Michael Tamblin was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison for transporting child pornography.

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