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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Federal Jury Convicts Child Sex Tourist

October 16, 2017

A federal jury has found David Paul Lynch guilty of traveling to the Philippines to have sex with children and make recordings of the abuse.

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Former Soldier Who Molested Two Young Children While Residing on Military Base Sentenced to 17+ Years in Prison

October 13, 2017

A former Army soldier was sentenced to 210 months in prison and lifetime supervised release for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor.

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Camden, New Jersey Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking of Minor

October 12, 2017

Aja M. Easley of Camden was sentenced to 72 months in prison for sex trafficking of a minor.

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Wanted by the FBI: Endangered Child Alert Program Seeks Information on Jane Doe 39

October 12, 2017

The FBI is asking for help to identify Jane Doe 39, a woman who may have information about a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.

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Frankfort Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Producing Child Pornography

October 12, 2017

Matthew Craig Fosson has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for producing sexually explicit images of a minor and then sending them to another man.

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Indictment: Mother Took Children and Fled to Russia

October 12, 2017

Bogdana Alexandrovna Mobley, a Russian-born woman, was charged with international parental kidnapping.

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Audio of Jane Doe 39

October 11, 2017

The FBI is seeking the public's assistance in identifying Jane Doe 39, a woman who can be heard speaking Vietnamese in this clip taken from a video in which a child is being sexually exploited.

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New York Man Sentenced to Over Six Years’ Imprisonment for Role in Attempted Sex Trafficking of A Minor

October 11, 2017

Adrian Smith of New York City was sentenced to 78 months’ imprisonment for his role in the attempted sex trafficking of a minor.

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Help Us Identify a Child Predator

October 11, 2017

The FBI is seeking the public’s help to identify and stop a child predator—known only as Jane Doe 39—as part of the Bureau’s Endangered Child Alert Program.

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FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim

October 11, 2017

The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify Jane Doe 39, a woman who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.

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Registered Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges on the Morning of Trial

October 11, 2017

Donald Thomas Perrin, a registered sex offender, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges moments before his jury trial was set to begin.

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Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Transportation and Possession of Child Pornography

October 11, 2017

Nicholas Feminella formerly of Danby, New York, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for transporting and possessing child pornography.

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Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography

October 10, 2017

Jeffrey Scott Beard of Charleston entered his guilty plea to receiving child pornography.

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North Providence Resident Charged with Producing, Possessing Child Pornography

October 10, 2017

Francis Scott of North Providence has been charged with producing and possessing child pornography.

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Former Cannonball Tribal Councilman Sentenced on Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Incest Charges

October 10, 2017

Former Cannonball Tribal Councilman Robert Fool Bear was sentenced for aggravated sexual abuse of a child and incest.

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Newark, New Jersey Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Attempting to Entice a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity

October 10, 2017

Terrick Washington, a registered sex offender, was sentenced to 262 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity.

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Missouri Man Sentenced to 180 Months' Imprisonment

October 7, 2017

Timothy Gilmore of Missouri was sentenced to 180 months' imprisonment for using a computer to entice a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct.

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Former Local Teacher Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges

October 6, 2017

Jason Dion Johnson of Houston man has been ordered to prison following his convictions of receipt and possession of child pornography.

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St. Francis Man Found Not Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child

October 6, 2017

Jason Corey Poorman of St. Francis, South Dakota, was acquitted of aggravated sexual abuse of a child as result of jury trial in Pierre, South Dakota.

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Former Police Officer Indicted, Arraigned on Obscenity Charge

October 6, 2017

Matthew C. Riley, a former police officer, was charged with the transfer of obscene matter to a minor.

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Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Interstate Travel for the Purpose of Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct with 15-Year-Old Franklinton Minor

October 6, 2017

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

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Fort Edward Man Sentenced for Receipt of Child Pornography

October 6, 2017

Michael R. Bush of Fort Edward, New York, was sentenced to 121 months in prison following his guilty plea to receiving child pornography.

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Morrisville Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

October 6, 2017

Michael Caraher of Morrisville, New York, pleaded guilty to mutiple counts involving child pornography.

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Former High School Teacher in Lubbock County Sentenced for Receiving Child Pornography Involving a Minor Student

October 6, 2017

Kandi F. Phillips, a former Lubbock county high school teacher, was sentenced to 97 months in prison for receipt of child pornography.

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New Orleans Man Sentenced to 28 Years' Imprisonment for Production of Child Pornography

October 5, 2017

Matthew Pere of New Orleans was sentenced to 28 years in prison for production of images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children.

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Corpus Christi Man Pleads Guilty to Online Solicitation of Minors

October 5, 2017

Jesse Hernandez of Corpus Christ pleaded guilty to online solicitation of a minor.

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Camano Island Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Paying for the Molestation of Children Viewed Via the Internet

October 5, 2017

Joseph Grubbs of Camano Island, Washington, was sentenced to nine years in prison for receipt of child pornography.

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Omaha Nation Tribal Member Convicted of Aggravated Sexual Assault

October 5, 2017

George Grant of Walthill, Nebraska, was convicted of aggravated sexual abuse.

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Middlesex County, New Jersey Man Charged with Distributing Child Pornography

October 5, 2017

Richard Scalea of North Brunswick was arrested and charged with distributing child pornography.

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West Monroe Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Receiving Child Pornography

October 5, 2017

John D. Owen of West Monroe was sentenced to 151 months in prison for receiving child pornography.

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Former Buffalo School Teacher's Aide Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Pornography

October 4, 2017

Dalton Cole Sherman, a former Buffalo, Missouri elementary school teacher’s assistant, received 12 years in prison for receiving child pornography.

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

October 4, 2017

Adrian Brooks was arrested for his role as the leader of a sex trafficking and prostitution enterprise that exploited women and minor girls.

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College Park Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Pornography Crimes

October 4, 2017

Lionel Lewis Alls, Jr. of College Park has been sentenced to 20 years for distributing child pornography.

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Mattydale Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Charges

October 4, 2017

Steven Doty of Mattydale was sentenced to 15 years in prison for distribution of child pornography.

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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

October 3, 2017

Gene B. Schneider of Albany, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Lehigh Acres Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Production of Child Pornography

October 3, 2017

William Lee of Lehigh Acres has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography.

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New Orleans Man Charged with Receipt of Child Pornography

October 3, 2017

Tim Nall of New Orleans was charged with receipt of images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children.

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Tacoma-Area Task Forces Disrupt Gang Members Trafficking Minors for Sexual Exploitation

October 3, 2017

Multiple state, local, and federal agencies combined efforts to disrupt a criminal enterprise known to traffick minors out of Tacoma, Washington.

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Framingham Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Approximately 150 Boys

October 3, 2017

Curtis Simoneau of Framingham was sentenced for sexually exploiting boys by posing as a girl on Internet and having them send nude photos and videos.

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Philip Man Sentenced for Attempted Possession of Child Pornography

October 3, 2017

Ryan Lloyd Kammerer of Philip, South Dakota, was sentenced to two years' probation for attempted possession of child pornography.

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Oklahoma City Man Pleads Guilty to Making a Bomb Threat and Sending Child Pornography

October 2, 2017

Robert Shane Apgar pleaded guilty to falsely and maliciously reporting that his estranged ex-wife intended to blow up the Grady County Courthouse.

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Former Bureau of Prisons Employee Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking a Minor

September 29, 2017

Charles Carstersen of Manteca, and a former bureau of prisons employee, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor.

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Richmond Man Charged with Sex Trafficking by Force, Threats of Force, Fraud, and Coercion

September 29, 2017

Marcus Antonio Redick of Richmond, California, was indicted for sex trafficking of a victim by force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion.

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Webster Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

September 29, 2017

Daniel J. Sullivan, of Webster, New York, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

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Waterford Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography

September 28, 2017

Richard Bruno of Waterford was sentenced to 192 months of imprisonment for producing child pornography.

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James Derrick Robertson Pled Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography Charge

September 28, 2017

James Derrick Robertson of Demopolis, Alabama, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography.

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Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

September 27, 2017

Michael Gullinese of Albany, New York, pleaded guilty to distributing, receiving, and possessing child pornography.

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Makah Tribal Member Sentenced to Five Plus Years in Prison for Sexual Molestation of 5-Year-Old Child

September 27, 2017

Jordan James Colfax, a member of the Makah Tribe, was sentenced to 63 months in prison for sexually molesting a 5-year-old child.

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Former NYPD Police Officer Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Engage in Sex Trafficking of a Minor

September 27, 2017

Former New York City Police officer Eduardo Cornejo was sentenced to 66 months in prison for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of a minor.

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White Lake Township Woman Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison on Production of Child Pornography Charges

September 27, 2017

Anngela Boyle of White Lake Township was sentenced to 30 years in prison on charges of producing child pornography.

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Sierra Vista Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Transportation of a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity

September 26, 2017

Matthew Demond Lyons of Sierra Vista, Arizona, was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment for attempting to transport minor for prostitution.

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Delphos Man Charged with Child Pornography Crime

September 26, 2017

Vernon Murray of Delphos was charged with possession of child pornography.

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Culpeper Man Pleads Guilty to Charges of Commercial Sex with a Minor and Production of Child Pornography

September 26, 2017

Fielding Smith Daniel of Culpeper, Virginia, pleaded guilty the sexual exploitation of children.

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Former St. Joseph Scout Leader Charged with Distributing Child Pornography

September 26, 2017

Michael R. Goeller, a former St. Joseph, Missouri Boy Scout leader, has been charged with distributing child pornography over the Internet.

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Gulfport Resident Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

September 25, 2017

Brett Michael Sekinger of Waveland, Mississippi, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

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Anna Man Pleads Guilty to Creating Pornography from Rape of Infant, Child, and 10 Teens

September 25, 2017

Robert Steven Jones, of Anna, Ohio, pleaded guilty to charges involving sexual exploitation of minors, including an infant and a seven-year-old girl.

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Anthony Weiner Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Transferring Obscene Material to a Minor

September 25, 2017

Anthony Weiner was sentenced in Manhattan to 21 months in prison for transferring obscene material to a minor.

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Juneau Man Convicted for Receipt of Child Pornography

September 25, 2017

Jim Wayne Thornhill of Juneau was convicted of receipt of child pornography.

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Prior Sex Offender Sentenced to 200 Months for Distributing Child Pornography

September 22, 2017

Ronald Scott Gibson of West Manchester was sentenced to 200 months in prison for distributing child pornography after conviction of prior sex offense.

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Jamestown Man Sentenced on Child Pornogrpahy Charge

September 22, 2017

Christopher Whitford of Jamestown was sentenced to 120 months in prison for distribution of child pornography.

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Federal Jury Convicts Former Substitute Teacher and Private Tutor of Distribution, Receipt, and Possession of Child Pornography

September 22, 2017

Marlin Lee Gougher, a former substitute teacher in the Temecula School District and private tutor, was convicted of child pornography.

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Endicott Man Convicted for Sexual Exploitation of Two Children

September 22, 2017

Michael Gumaer of Endicott, New York was convicted of all eight felony counts charging him with the sexual exploitation of two children.

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Orange County Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography

September 21, 2017

Nathan P Perez of Orange County was sentenced to 17 years in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography.

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Elmira Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

September 21, 2017

Taylor T. Sullivan of Elmira was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography.

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FBI Searches for Missing 16-Year-Old

September 21, 2017

The FBI is asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Magdalen Pixler who went missing from her Hagerstown, Maryland, home on August 8, 2017.

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Helena Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

September 21, 2017

Domenick James Howard, formerly of Helena, Montana, was sentenced to 10 years for possession of child pornography.

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Papillion Man Sentenced in Federal Court to 50 Months in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

September 21, 2017

Leonard E. Megee of Papillion was sentenced to 50 months in prison in Omaha, Nebraska, for possessing child pornography.

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San Antonio Man Sentenced to 151 Months in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography

September 21, 2017

Theodore Edward DeAubrey was sentenced in San Antonio to 151 months in prison for distribution of child pornography.

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Two Charged with Sex Trafficking of a Minor

September 21, 2017

Bailegh Noelle Coleman and Rajheem Kwamaine Roddey were charged with sex trafficking of a minor and benefiting financially from sex trafficking.

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White Lake Township Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison on Production of Child Pornography Charges

September 21, 2017

Colin Boyle of White Lake Township was sentenced to 60 years in prison on charges of producing child pornography.

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Roger Arthur Beu, Jr. Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Submit Fraudulent Tax Returns and Failing to Register as a Convicted Sex Offender

September 20, 2017

Roger Arthur Beu, Jr. was sentenced to 41 months in prison for fraudulent federal tax returns and failing to register on Sex Offender Registry.

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Plantation Middle School Aftercare Worker Sentenced to More Than Ten Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

September 20, 2017

Roosevelt Miller was sentenced to 121 months in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.

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Indictment: Colorado Man Robbed Bank in Manhattan, Kansas

September 20, 2017

Kenneth Wayne Fisher, Jr. of Colorado was indicted on bank robbery charges and Ryan Andrew Rivera of Kansas was charged with child pornography.

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Joplin Man Involved in Day Care Operation Indicted for Child Pornography

September 20, 2017

Kent G. Hagan, living with his girlfriend who operated a daycare business, was charged with receiving and distributing child pornography.

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Raleigh Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Manufacturing Child Pornography Through Online Video Chats

September 20, 2017

Keith William Deichert of Raleigh has been sentenced to 240 months of imprisonment for manufacturing child pornography.

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Idaho Falls Man Sentenced to 132 Months for Receiving Child Pornography

September 20, 2017

Clay Ross of Idaho Falls was sentenced to 132 months in prison for receiving sexually explicit images of minors.

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Austin Man Admits to Child Pornography Charges Involving Two Minor Victims, One a Three-Year-Old Child

September 19, 2017

Javier Giovanni Araujo of Austin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to produce child pornography and transportation of child pornography.

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Children’s Singer/Songwriter Charged with Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography

September 19, 2017

Eric S. Komar, a music teacher and singer/songwriter, was arrested and charged with receiving and distributing images of child sexual abuse.

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Jury Convicts Rochester Man of Sex Trafficking Minors and Adults

September 19, 2017

Stephen Jones of Rochester was convicted of conspiring to recruit underage girls to commit commercial sex acts and sex trafficking minors and adults.

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Metairie Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography

September 19, 2017

Brian Lister of Metairie pleaded guilty to receipt of images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children.

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Jacksonville Man Guilty of Downloading Sexual Abuse Videos and Images Using the Dark Web

September 19, 2017

Jason Dean Barnes of Jacksonville has been found guilty of receiving child sexual abuse images and videos over the internet.

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Buffalo Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography

September 18, 2017

Robert Pritchett of Buffalo, New York, who was convicted of production of child pornography, was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

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Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Enticement and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

September 18, 2017

Justin Michael Walling of Lowell, Michigan was ordered to spend 60 years in federal prison for sexual offenses against a minor.

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Union County, New Jersey Man Admits Distributing Sexually Explicit Images and Videos of Children

September 18, 2017

Thomas J. Leonard of Elizabeth, New Jersey pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography.

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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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Navajo Man from Breadsprings, New Mexico, Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sexual Abuse Charges

September 18, 2017

Brian Lee, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, residing in Breadsprings, New Mexico, pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges.

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Former Dublin High School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Making Child Pornography Via Photos, Videos of Former Students

September 15, 2017

Gregory R. Lee of Columbus pleaded guilty to production of child pornography.

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Collin County Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Pornography

September 15, 2017

Ryan Curry of Plano, Texas, has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for child exploitation violations.

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Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Distributing Videos of Child Sexual Abuse

September 15, 2017

Jason Mark Sims, a Washington, D.C. lawyer, pleaded guilty to distributing videos of child sexual abuse.

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Houston Man Gets Massive Sentence for Sex Trafficking of Minors for Commercial Sex

September 15, 2017

Antonio Rasheed Benjamin of Houston received 360 months in prison following his convictions of trafficking two children under the age of 18.

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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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Twin Buttes Man Found Guilty of Multiple Child Molestation Offenses

September 14, 2017

Lonnie Dale Spotted Bear of Twin Buttes, North Dakota, was convicted for attempted and aggravated sexual abuse of a child.

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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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