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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Tips from Public Lead to Arrest of Pennsylvania Fugitive, Recovery of Child

September 18, 2017

The FBI’s Philadelphia Division announce arrest of fugitive Maria Evelia Cabrera-Gutierrez, and the recovery of her four-year-old son, Daniel Markus.

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Former Brooklyn School Teacher Charged with Possessing Child Pornography

September 15, 2017

Craig Roffman, a former Brooklyn school teacher, has been arrested for possession of child pornography.

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Jury Convicts Man of Receipt of Child Pornography

September 15, 2017

Frankie Allen Peraza of Las Vegas was convicted by a jury for receipt of child pornography found on his laptop computer.

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Albion Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography

September 14, 2017

Christopher Ridder of Albion, New York, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography.

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Kirbyville Man Sentenced for Child Pornography

September 14, 2017

Thomas R. Keller of Kirbyville, Missouri, was sentenced to seven years in prison for receiving and distributing child pornography over the Internet.

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Joplin Day Care Operator Charged with Attempting to Kidnap Client's Baby

September 14, 2017

Lasonya Poindexter, a Joplin day care operator, was charged with attempting to kidnap a client's infant daughter and take to Arkansas for adoption.

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Florida National Guardsman Sentenced to More Than 24 Years for Attempting to Entice a Minor for Sex

September 14, 2017

John David Stahlman of Longwood was sentenced to 24 years and 4 months in prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.

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Torrington Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

September 14, 2017

Timothy J. Allen of Torrington was sentenced in Hartford to 24 months of imprisonment for possessing child pornography.

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Woodland Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography

September 14, 2017

Raul Gonzalez of Woodland was sentenced to 30 years in prison for production of child pornography.

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Jury Convicts Sex Offender of Prostituting Two Minor Victims

September 13, 2017

Michael Edward Gunn of Dumfries, Virginia, was convicted on charges of sex trafficking of minors.

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Springfield Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

September 13, 2017

Alex Germaine pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

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Gretna Man Sentenced to 20 Years' Imprisonment for Distribution of Child Pornography

September 13, 2017

Giorgio Cosenza was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to distribution of images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children.

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Hammond Man Convicted After Six-Day Jury Trial

September 13, 2017

Ronnie C. Cosby of Hammond was convicted of sex trafficking a minor, child pornography, and transporting minor for prostitution.

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Greene County Child Pornographer Faces Life in Prison

September 13, 2017

Eric James Stull of Clarksville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty production, distribution, and possession of child pornography.

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Rhode Island Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Traveling to Connecticut to Engage in Sex With a Minor

September 13, 2017

Nicholas Murphy of Exeter was sentenced to five years in prison for traveling to engage in sex with a minor.

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Kansas Sex Offender Sentenced for Transporting Virginia Teen for Sex

September 12, 2017

Logan Viquesney of Kansas was sentenced to 15 years in prison for picking up a 16-year-old girl in Virginia and taking her across state lines for sex.

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Reno Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography

September 11, 2017

A Reno resident was sentenced to five years in prison for receipt of approximately 3,500 images and videos depicting child pornography.

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Fort Edward Man Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

September 11, 2017

James J. Mattison of Fort Edward, New York appeared on charges that he sexually exploited a child.

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Orange County Man Sentenced in White Plains Federal Court to 17 ½ Years in Prison on Charges Stemming from His Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and His Possession of Child Pornography

September 8, 2017

Edward Diaz was sentenced in White Plains federal court to 17 1/2 years in prison for his sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Former Fort Leonard Wood Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sexually Abusing a Child

September 8, 2017

Paul Kickery, Sr. of Brattlebor has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the aggravated sexual abuse of a 6-year-old child.

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Gloucester County, New Jersey Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Enticing Children to Engage in Sexual Conduct

September 8, 2017

Michael J. Mostovlyan of Deptford, New Jersey was sentenced to 78 months in prison for enticing children to produce sexually explicit images.

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Former Pulaski County Illinois Resident Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography and Mail Fraud

September 8, 2017

Clint Wade Green of Paducah, Kentucky pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography and mail fraud.

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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Distributing Child Pornography

September 8, 2017

Brian Hess, of Hustontown, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to five years in prison for distributing child pornography.

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Eden Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Offenses Involving Child

September 8, 2017

Tyrell Redstar Eastman of Eden, South Dakota, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for abusive sexual contact.

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Juries Find Milwaukee Men Guilty of Sex Trafficking

September 8, 2017

Jaboree Williams and Terrell Shankle, sex traffickers, were convicted in separate trials in federal court in Milwaukee.

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Revere Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charge

September 7, 2017

Ian Silver-Eck of Revere was charged with possession of child pornography.

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Grand Jury Indicts Couple Texting on Aircraft About Child Molestation

September 7, 2017

Michael Kellar and Gail Burnworth of Tacoma, Washington were indicted after being observed texting on an airplane about sexually molesting children.

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Champaign Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges

September 7, 2017

Jaime Breckenridge of Champaign scheduled to appear on Sept. 13, 2017 for arraignment on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography.

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Sextortion

September 7, 2017

Hubert Young of Basking Ridge, New Jersey was sentenced to 25 years in prison for producing and attempting to produce child pornography.

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Kyle Man Sentenced for Abusive Sexual Contact

September 7, 2017

Darrell Janis of Kyle, South Dakota, was convicted of abusive sexual contact and sentenced to eight years in prison.

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White River Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Abusive Sexual Contact

September 7, 2017

Duane Mednansky of White River, South Dakota has been indicted for sexual abuse of a minor and abusive sexual contact.

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Internet Predator Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

September 7, 2017

Chad Theodore Dillon of Okaloosa County was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for online enticement of a child to engage in sexual activity.

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Moses Lake Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography

September 7, 2017

Daniel Lee Vadnais, of Moses Lake, Washington was sentenced to nine years in pirson for receipt of child pornography.

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Harrison County Resident Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

September 6, 2017

James Lee Palmer of Iowa was sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession of child pornography.

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Registered Sex Offender Sentenced for Coercing and Enticing Children Online

September 6, 2017

Jefferson Darin Smith was sentenced to 34 years in prison for his role in enticing two teen-aged girls to produce and send sexually explicit images

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Springfield Man Pleads Guilty in Child Sex Tourism Case

September 6, 2017

Carl Sara of Springfield pleaded guilty to attempting to entice an eight-year-old minor to engage in sex during his trip to the Philippines in 2013.

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Former Military Service Member Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

September 5, 2017

Kenneth Paul Descoteaux, a former member of the military, was sentenced to 23 years in prisons for sexual molestation of a child on military bases.

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Gardnerville Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

September 5, 2017

Stephan L. DeGraffenreid of Gardnerville, Nevada, pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation.

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Bronx Man Sentenced in Manhattan Federal Court to 168 Years in Prison on Charges Stemming from His Sexual Exploitation of Minors and False Statements to Government Agents

September 5, 2017

David Keith of Bronx, New York was sentenced in Manhattan to 168 years in prison on five counts stemming from his sexual exploitation of minors.

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Sacramento Man Convicted of Traveling to the Philippines to Have Sex with Minors, Conspiring to Produce Child Pornography, and Buying Children

September 5, 2017

Michael Carey Clemans was found guilty of conspiracy to travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, and buying of children.

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Louisiana Man Sentenced to Ten Years for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

September 1, 2017

Kenneth James Hill of Slidell, Louisiana was sentenced to 120 months in prison after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor for sex.

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Cambria County Man Admits He Possessed Pornographic Photos and Videos of Children

August 31, 2017

Anthony P. Mason, Jr., a resident of Northern Cambria, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of child pornography.

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

August 31, 2017

Adrian Tom, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation residing in Church Rock, received 37 months in prison for an abusive sexual contact charge.

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Federal Jury Finds Hibbing Man Guilty of Child Pornography Charges

August 31, 2017

Kevin James Petroske was convicted for producing, attempting to produce, and possessing images and videos containing child pornography.

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Former Army Soldier Sentenced to 74 Months in Prison and 20 Years of Supervised Release for Possession of Child Pornography

August 31, 2017

Win Hang Vong, a former Fort Stewart Army soldier, was sentenced to 74 months in prison for possession of child pornography.

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Roanoke Woman Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Exploitation, Child Pornography Charges

August 30, 2017

Shannon Marie Bobrosky of Roanoke pleaded guilty to a number of charges related to child sexual exploitation.

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Former Springfield School District Employee Sentenced to 18 Years for Child Pornography

August 30, 2017

Carrie Allred, former employee at a Springfield, Missouri school, was sentenced for producing and distributing child pornography over the Internet.

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Mississippi Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minor on Cruise Ship

August 30, 2017

Adam Christopher Boyd of Mississippi was charged in Boston for sexually assaulting a minor during a cruise from Boston to Bermuda.

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Raymond Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Producing Child Pornography

August 29, 2017

David Liverman of Raymond was sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography.

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Sex Traffickers Sentenced

August 29, 2017

A Chicago man and his twin sons received lengthy prison terms for running a prostitution business that, among other tactics, used social media to find and recruit underage victims.

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Okmulgee Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Material Involving Sexual Exploitation of Minors

August 28, 2017

John Carl Berryhill of Okmulgee, Oklahoma pleaded guilty to possession of certain material involving the sexual exploitation of minors.

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Mexican Citizen Sentenced for Producing Child Pornography

August 28, 2017

Gerson Gonzalez Tovar, Mexican citizen living in Mesquite, Texas, was sentenced to 204 months in prison for production of child pornography.

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Nassau County Man Arrested and Charged with Transporting Child Pornography Over the Internet

August 28, 2017

Charles Cory Thornton of Nassau County was charged with transporting and attempting to transport child pornography over the Internet.

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Buckeye Lake Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Receiving, Possessing Child Pornography While on Supervised Release

August 28, 2017

Joshua D. Chapman-Sexton of Buckeye Lake was sentenced to 292 months in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography on supervised release.

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Saratoga County Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charge

August 25, 2017

Peter Farnum, of Ballston Lake, New York was indicted for possession of child pornography.

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Stilwell Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country

August 25, 2017

Steven Don Wallis of Stilwell pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor or ward in Indian country.

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Folcroft Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Internet Child Exploitation

August 25, 2017

Jeffrey Keagle of Folcroft was sentenced to 20 years for for distribution, receipt, and possession of children being sexually assaulted and abused.

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Former Fresno Resident and Teacher Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offenses

August 24, 2017

Jack Mootz of Sacramento, formerly of Fresno, was sentenced to nine years in prison for receipt and distribution of child pornography.

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Norfolk Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Crimes

August 23, 2017

Alfredo Martinez of Norfolk man pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography.

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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Minor

August 22, 2017

Brandon Williams of Bridgeport was sentenced to 74 months in prison for sex trafficking a minor girl.

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Supai Man Sentenced to 24 Months for Sexually Abusing Minor and for Drug Offense

August 22, 2017

Xavier Justice Hamidreek of Supai was sentenced to 24 months in prison for sexually abusing an underage victim on the Havasupai Indian Reservation.

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Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

August 22, 2017

Cory Danis of Rochester, New Hampshire pleaded guilty to one count of possessing child pornography.

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Ross County Man on Parole Charged with Attempted Coercion of Minor for Unlawful Sexual Activity, Distributing Child Pornography

August 22, 2017

John Charles Fortner was arrested when he met up with an undercover officer who he believed would connect him to children to engage in sexual conduct.

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Two Defendants Plead Guilty to Child Pornography Crimes

August 22, 2017

Steven Lee Rhodes pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography, and in a separate prosecution, Kenneth Frederick Stier pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography.

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Former Aide at Prince George’s County Elementary School Sentenced to 75 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography

August 21, 2017

Deonte Carraway, former school aide, was sentenced to 75 years in prison for 15 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Former JBLM Soldier Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Raping Two-Year-Old Child

August 18, 2017

Luis Morales, a former enlisted soldier, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for production of child pornography.

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

August 18, 2017

Richard A. Souders of Hartsville, Tennessee was sentenced to 60 years on child pornography charges.

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Monroe County Man Sentenced to 200 Months in Prison for Receiving Child Pornography of Toddlers

August 18, 2017

Brian P. Miller of Woodsfield, Ohio was sentenced to 200 months in prison for receiving child pornography.

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South Bend Man Sentenced to 125 Months' Imprisonment

August 18, 2017

Anthony Huey was sentenced to 125 months in prison for transportation of a minor with intent to engage in prostitution.

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Meriden Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking of Three Teenage Girls

August 17, 2017

Carlen Davis of Meriden pleaded guilty sex trafficking of a minor.

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Former Manhattan City Attorney Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

August 17, 2017

Bill Raymond, a former city attorney of Manhattan, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.

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Harford County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Using a Computer to Attempt to Coerce a Minor to Engage in Sex

August 17, 2017

William Ray Wagner of Harford County was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the use of interstate facilities to coerce a minor to engage in sex.

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Texas Woman Charged with Interstate Travel for the Purpose of Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct with a Fifteen-Year-Old Minor

August 17, 2017

Martha Ojeda of Pflugerville, Texas was charged with interstate travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.

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Federal Jury Convicts Dallas Man of Child Pornography Charges

August 17, 2017

Hugh Michael Glenn of Dallas, Texas was convicted of two child pornography offenses.

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New Paltz Man Sentenced to More Than 18 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking of Minors

August 17, 2017

Mark Castagnetta of New Paltz was sentenced to 218 months in prison for child sex trafficking.

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Canadian Man Charged with Flying to Atlanta in an Attempt to Have Sex with 13-Year-Old Marietta Girl He Met on the Internet

August 16, 2017

Yves Joseph Legault of Canada has been charged with using the Internet to entice a child for sexual activity and enticing the 13-year-old.

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Indictment: Child Pornography Found on Employee’s Company Phone

August 16, 2017

Ronny D. Peters of Kansas City was charged with producing child pornography.

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Five Individuals Indicted in August 2017 Federal Grand Jury

August 16, 2017

Carol Been was charged with embezzlement, Robert Wilson, III with destruction of government property, John Berryhill with sexual depictions of minors.

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Tulsa Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for the Enticement of a 13-Year-Old Girl

August 15, 2017

Elias Omar Santamaria of Tulsa was sentenced to 120 months in prison and will be deported following his release from prison.

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Former Nursery School Teacher, Camp Counselor Gets 97 Months in Prison for Receiving Sexually Explicit Images of Children

August 15, 2017

James Paroline of Red Bank was sentenced to 97 months in prison for downloading sexually explicit videos and images of children to his home computer.

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Stephenville Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Enticing a Minor Female to Engage in Sexual Activity

August 15, 2017

Kristopher Ray Facio of Stephenville was sentenced to 40 years in prison for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.

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Former Madison County Detective Pleads Guilty to Sexually Exploiting Minors

August 14, 2017

Bruce Arlie Harvey, an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force detective, pleaded guilty to multiple charges of sexually exploiting minors.

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Orlando Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Production and Possession of Child Pornography

August 14, 2017

Jorge Guerrero-Torres of Orlando was sentenced to 40 years in prison for production and possession of child pornography.

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Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Sexual Abuse Conviction

August 14, 2017

Peter Calvert-Cata, a member of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, New Mexico was sentenced to 48 months in prison for sexual assault charge.

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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Two Minor Girls

August 14, 2017

Jason Prawl of Bridgeport was sentenced to 151 months of imprisonment for trafficking two minors to engage in sex.

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Shelby County Resident Sentenced for Receipt of Child Pornography

August 14, 2017

Colton James Klein of Harlan, Iowa was sentenced to 120 months in prison for receipt of child pornography.

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Twelve Charged in Two Galveston Domestic Sex Trafficking Cases

August 11, 2017

Nine men and three women are in custody on allegations of conspiracy and sex trafficking of children in Galveston, among other charges.

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Washington Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Traveling Across the Country with Teen to Engage Her in Commercial Sex

August 11, 2017

Tyrell L. Moss of Washington was sentenced to eight years in prison for transporting a minor across state lines to engage in commercial sex.

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Syracuse Woman Sentenced for Sexually Exploiting 10-Year-Old Child

August 10, 2017

Kerry Smith of Syracuse was sentenced to 15 years in prison following her earlier guilty plea to sexual exploitation of a child.

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Two Men Convicted of Sex Trafficking 15-Year-Old Girl

August 10, 2017

Christian Don’Tae Hood and Abdul Bangura of Triangle, Virginia have been convicted of multiple sex trafficking and child exploitation offenses.

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Elma Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

August 10, 2017

Kevin D. Waczkowski of Elma, New York pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

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Eagle Butte Man Sentenced for Abusive Sexual Contact and Failure to Appear

August 10, 2017

Luther Blue Thunder of Eagle Butte, South Dakota was sentenced to 128 months in prison for abusive sexual contact and failure to appear.

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Port Charlotte Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Production of Child Pornography

August 10, 2017

Brian Author Thomas of Port Charlotte was sentenced to 30 years in prison for production of child pornography.

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Endicott Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Exploiting Two Children and Possessing and Receiving Child Pornography

August 10, 2017

Richard M. Squires of Endicott pleaded guilty to exploitation of a child, receiving child pornography, and possession of child pornography.

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Pierre Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Child Pornography Charges

August 9, 2017

Amin Ricker of Pierre, South Dakota was charged by superseding indictment with aggravated sexual abuse of a child and child pornography.

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Columbia Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography

August 9, 2017

Steven D. Blosser of Columbia, Illinois pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography.

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Navajo Man From Churchrock Sentenced to 18 Years for Federal Child Sexual Abuse Conviction

August 8, 2017

Patrick Begay was sentenced to 216 months in prison for his conviction on an abusive sexual contact charge.

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Warren County Man Indicted for Possessing, Receiving Child Pornography

August 8, 2017

Thomas Cox, former resident of Grand Valley, Pennsylvania has been charged with violating federal laws relating to sexual exploitation of children.

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Bronx Man Charged in Manhattan Federal Court with Sex Trafficking of Minors and Other Offenses

August 8, 2017

Jamel Goddard of Bronx, New York was arrested for his role as leader of a sex trafficking enterprise, exploiting minor girls and adult women.

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California Man Charged in Plainfield Cyber-Threat Case

August 7, 2017

Buster Hernandez of Bakersfield, California was charged with threats to use an explosive device, to injure, and sexual exploitation of a child.

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