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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Former Duval County High School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Transporting Child Pornography Over the Internet

June 22, 2018

Jeremy Scott Clark, 44, pleaded guilty to transporting images depicting child sexual abuse over the Internet. He faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 5 years, and up to 20 years in federal prison.

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Previously Convicted Sex Offender From Albuquerque Facing New Federal Child Pornography Charges

June 21, 2018

Russell Young, 39, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, a prior sex offender, is facing new child pornography charges.

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Kansas Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison on Child Pornography Charges

June 19, 2018

In San Antonio, a federal judge sentenced 48–year–old Edward Eugene Lowe, Jr., to 40 years in federal prison on child pornography charges.

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Boise Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

June 15, 2018

Ryan Andrew Chambers, 37, of Boise, was sentenced to 240 months in prison followed by 10 years supervised release for possession of child pornography.

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Philadelphia Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges

June 15, 2018

Anthony Chiccini of Philadelphia, PA, was charged with receiving and possessing a collection of more than 600 images and videos of child pornography.

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Easton, PA Man Charged with Distributing and Possessing Child Pornography

June 15, 2018

Scott Wayne, 58, of Easton, was charged by indictment with the distribution and possession of child pornography.

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Seabrook Resident Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography

June 15, 2018

Richard Silvestri, a Seabrook resident, pleaded guilty to producing child pornography.

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Navajo Man from McKinley County Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse Charge

June 15, 2018

Ronald George, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation residing in Vanderwagon, N.M., pleaded guilty to an abusive sexual contact charge.

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Jacksonville Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Child Sex Abuse Images from a Convicted Sex Offender Over the Internet

June 15, 2018

Stanley Hagan, Jr. of Jacksonville was sentenced to five years in prison for receiving child pornography over the internet.

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Huntsville Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex-Trafficking in Madison County

June 14, 2018

A Huntsville man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges that he paid the father of a 15-year-old so he could have sexual contact with the child.

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Man Pleads Guilty to Coercion and Enticement of Minor

June 14, 2018

Anthony C.A. Martin of Florida pleaded guilty to using Kik, an instant messaging mobile application, to coerce and entice a minor.

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Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Child Enticement

June 14, 2018

Kevin Joseph Martin of Sacramento pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a child to engage in illegal sexual activity.

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California Resident Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography

June 12, 2018

Michael Gutierrez of Pomona, California, pleaded guilty to producing child pornography.

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Local Man Sentenced for Multiple Child Exploitation Charges

June 11, 2018

Lucio Banda of Houston has been ordered to prison for receipt and possession of child pornography.

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Worcester Man Charged with Child Pornography Offense

June 11, 2018

James M. Stoddard of Worcester charged with possessing child pornography.

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Lockport Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charge

June 11, 2018

Sterling Jones of Lockport, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 36 months in federal prison.

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Tulsa Couple Indicted on Child Sex Trafficking Charges

June 7, 2018

Oscar Carter and Shelby Summer Brown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, have been charged in Pittsburgh on child sex trafficking charges.

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Pittsford Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges

June 7, 2018

Jeffrey Bernecky, who was convicted of possession of child pornography depicting prepubescent minors, was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison.

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Wilson Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Sex Trafficking of a Minor

June 7, 2018

William Maurice Saddler of Wilson was sentenced to 480 months’ imprisonment for sex trafficking a minor.

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Justice Finally Served

June 7, 2018

A fugitive from a 1999 Indiana molestation case was apprehended in Oregon in 2016 through facial recognition software and the efforts of an FBI agent who was an Indiana State Police trooper when the crime occurred.

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Casselberry Resident Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexually Exploiting a Child

June 7, 2018

Oscar Luis Burgos of Casselberry was sentenced to 25 years in prison for production and receipt of child pornography.

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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Inducing South Carolina Child to Travel for Illegal Sexual Activity

June 7, 2018

Robert Christiansen of San Antonio pleaded guilty to inducing minor into sexual activity and transporting a minor across state lines.

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Cross Lanes Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Receiving Child Pornography

June 7, 2018

Charles William Lourett of Cross Lanes was sentenced to 78 months in prison for a child pornography crime.

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Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Involving Sexual Abuse of 14-Year-Old Girl

June 6, 2018

Anthony Brooks of Indian Head, Maryland pleaded guilty to charges of transporting a minor across state lines with intent to sexually abuse her.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Paralegal Faces Federal Child Pornography Charges

June 6, 2018

Richard Russo, a paralegal employed by the Customs and Border Protection, has been arrested on federal child pornography charges.

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Jury Convicts Former Sheriff’s Deputy of Child Pornography Possession

June 5, 2018

Peter W. Farnum of Clifton Park, New York, was convicted of possessing child pornography.

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Cabell County Man Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography

June 5, 2018

A Cabell County man pled guilty to child pornography crimes. David Ray Pelfrey entered his guilty plea to two counts of production of child pornography.

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Lummi Tribal Member Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

June 5, 2018

Jason Little Sky James Jr., member of the Lummi Tribe, was sentenced to six years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.

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FBI Announces Results of Operation Safe Summer

June 5, 2018

Murang Pak, Acting Special Agent in Charge (A/SAC), FBI Atlanta Field Office, announces the results of Operation Safe Summer (OSS).

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Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Pornography

June 1, 2018

A Fairfax man was sentenced to five years in prison for downloading videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.

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Santa Barbara County Man Sentenced to More Than Twenty Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography

June 1, 2018

A federal judge sentenced a Santa Barbara County man to 246 months’ incarceration for distribution of child pornography.

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Buffalo Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

June 1, 2018

Michael V. Secchiaroli, received 72 months in prison for possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.

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West Chester University Student Indicted on Child Pornography Charges

June 1, 2018

Ryan Davis, a West Chester University student, has been charged with transporting, receiving and possessing child pornography.

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Randallstown Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child

June 1, 2018

Kenneth M. Smith of Randallstown, Maryland, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child.

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Hallandale Resident Convicted at Trial of Enticing a Minor While a Convicted Sex Offender

May 31, 2018

Peter Robert Bobal, 42, of Hallandale Beach, was convicted by a federal jury in Miami for enticing a 14-year-old to engage in sexual activity.

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Camdenton Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Pornography

May 31, 2018

A Camdenton, Missouri, man who molested a 10-year-old child was sentenced in federal court for receiving child pornography over the Internet.

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Two Cincinnati Individuals Sentenced for Conspiring to Sex Traffic a Child

May 31, 2018

Eric Zyn Ho and Bryan Mathew Otero of Cincinnati were each sentenced for their roles in the sex trafficking of a minor.

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Navajo Man From McKinley County Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse Conviction

May 30, 2018

Clyde Peterson, 46, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced for his conviction on a sexual abuse of a minor or ward charge.

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Yuba City Man Charged with Receipt of Child Pornography

May 30, 2018

A federal grand jury indicted Scott Stephen Howard of Yuba City, charging him with knowingly receiving visual depictions of minors engaged in explicit sexual conduct.

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Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Sex Abuse Videos Over the Internet

May 30, 2018

Pryce Elijah Demars, 25, of Jacksonville, FL, has pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography and faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 5 years, and up to 20 years, in federal prison.

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Navajo Woman From Navajo, N.M., Sentenced to Ten Years for Federal Assault and Child Abuse Conviction

May 29, 2018

Elmira Curley, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation who resides in Navajo, N.M., was sentenced for her conviction on assault and child abuse charges.

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Maryland Man Indicted for Cyberstalking and Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Child

May 29, 2018

Marc Punzalan, age 24, of Rockville, Maryland, was indicted on one count of stalking and one count of the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Local Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography

May 29, 2018

A federal grand jury has charged Travis E. Walker, 35, of Miami Township, Ohio, with producing, distributing and possessing child pornography.

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Charlotte Man Sentenced to 30 Years on Child Pornography Charges

May 25, 2018

Jason Reid of Charlotte was sentenced to 30 years in prison on child pornography charges.

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Wayne County Man Accused of Sexually Abusing a Minor Arrested on Federal Criminal Complaint

May 25, 2018

Joshua Morrison of Wayne County was arrested on charges that he sexually abused a minor.

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National Missing Children’s Day

May 25, 2018

On this day—and every day—the FBI works to reunite missing children with their families and asks the public for help in locating children who have been reported kidnapped or missing.

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York County Man Sentenced to Seven Years’ Imprisonment for Child Pornography Offenses

May 24, 2018

Robert E. Miller, III of York County was sentenced to 84 months’ imprisonment for being in possession of images depicting child sexual exploitation.

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Former Roman Catholic High School Intern Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Transporting Child Pornography

May 24, 2018

Kevin Budianto of Philadelphia was sentenced to five years imprisonment for transportation and possession of child pornography.

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Virginia Man Indicted on Multiple Counts of Producing Child Pornography

May 24, 2018

Kenneth Wayne Burk of Centreville, Virginia, was charged with multiple counts of production of child pornography.

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Ponchatoula Man Indicted for Receipt of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors

May 24, 2018

Daniel Justin Mahan of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, was charged for receipt of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.

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Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking of a Minor

May 24, 2018

Kenneth Corvon Ward of Wilson, North Carolina, was sentenced to 160 months in prison in a sex trafficking case.

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Navajo Man from Breadsprings, New Mexico, Sentenced to 15 Years for Federal Child Sexual Abuse Conviction

May 24, 2018

Brian Lee, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced in Albuquerque to 15 years in prison for child sexual abuse charges.

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Boylston Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges

May 24, 2018

Randy Alan Chaplis of Boylston was sentenced in Worcester for possessing and distributing child pornography.

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Wilmington Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges

May 23, 2018

Isai Sanchez of Wilmington was charged with receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

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Meridian Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Coercion and Enticement

May 23, 2018

Bruce Eugene Froman of Meridian pleaded guilty to attempted coercion and enticement.

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One Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty, Another Indicted in Fort Dix Prison Child Pornography Ring

May 23, 2018

A Tennessee man became the seventh defendant to plead guilty while a Massachusetts man was indicted in connection to a child pornography ring.

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Deming Man Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charges

May 23, 2018

Christopher H. Meza of Deming made his initial appearance in court on charges of distributing and possessing child pornography.

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Navajo Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Abuse Conviction

May 22, 2018

Zachary Wilson of Navajo was sentenced to 36 months in prison for his conviction on sexual abuse charges.

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Defendant Sentenced for Attempted Child Enticement and Possession of Child Pornography

May 22, 2018

Jeffrey E. Roberts was sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography.

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Hebron Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison

May 22, 2018

Daniel Bender of Hebron was sentenced to 78 months in prison for receipt of child pornography.

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Hartford Man Guilty of Sex Trafficking of Minors

May 22, 2018

Toney Kelsey of Hartford pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of minors.

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Soldier Creek Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

May 22, 2018

Rylan Alton Joel Black Lance of Soldier Creek, South Dakota, was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor and sentenced to 35 months in prison.

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Eagan Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Pornographic Images of a Two-Year-Old Girl

May 21, 2018

Ellis Scott Tooles of Eagan was sentenced to 25 years in prison for production of child pornography.

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Vista Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offenses

May 21, 2018

William Francis Walsh IV, a former Marine, was sentenced to 210 months in custody for distribution and possession of images of minors engaged in sex.

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Florida Truck Driver Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

May 21, 2018

Neal Braden of Kissimmee, Florida, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

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Newport News Man Convicted of Searching for Obscene Images Online While on Federal Supervision

May 18, 2018

Elmer E. Eychaner, III of Newport News was convicted of attempted receipt of obscene images depicting the sexual abuse of children and other crimes.

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Fort Edward Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child

May 18, 2018

James Mattison of Fort Edward, New York, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child.

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Elmira Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography

May 18, 2018

Taylor T. Sullivan of Elmira pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography.

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Former Rochester Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges

May 18, 2018

David Roy Jones, formerly of Rochester, was charged with production of child pornography.

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Safford Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Prison for Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

May 18, 2018

Wayne Montierth of Safford, Arizona was sentenced to serve 210 months in prison or distribution and possession of child pornography.

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Former Soldier Sentenced for Child Pornography Crimes

May 18, 2018

Kaleb Lee Basey of Anchorage was sentenced to 15 years in prison for distribution and transportation of child pornography.

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Supervisory U.S. Border Patrol Agent Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charge

May 18, 2018

Jason Christopher Davis of Las Cruces has been charged with receipt of material containing or constituting child pornography.

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Morgan City Man Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

May 18, 2018

Joshua Landry of Morgan City was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for using the internet to download and possess child pornography.

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Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Minors

May 17, 2018

Dashown Raymond Keys of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was sentenced for aggravated sexual abuse of a child and abusive sexual contact of a child.

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Henderson Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking of a Minor

May 17, 2018

Carl Burdick of Henderson received 20 years in prison for transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct.

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Springfield Man Sentenced for Enticing a Minor for Sex

May 17, 2018

Mark Damon Dunn of Springfield, Missouri, man has been sentenced for attempting to entice a minor to engage in illicit sexual activity.

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Oregon Man Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Children at Orphanage in Cambodia

May 16, 2018

Daniel Stephen Johnson was found guilty of repeatedly sexually abusing children who lived at an orphanage operated by the defendant in Cambodia.

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Collierville Man Sentenced to 80 Months’ Imprisonment for Possession of Child Pornography

May 16, 2018

A Collierville man was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for possession of thousands of images of child pornography on numerous electronic devices.

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Navajo Man from McKinley County Sentenced to Prison for Federal Child Abuse Conviction

May 16, 2018

Roland Skeets of Navajo was sentenced in Santa Fe to 21 months in prison for his conviction on child abuse charges.

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Latrobe Man, 22, Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Pornography

May 16, 2018

Timothy David Piper of Westmoreland has been sentenced to 140 months’ in prison for distribution of material depicting sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Honolulu Man Indicted for Soliciting a Commercial Sex Act from a Minor

May 16, 2018

Dustin Trey Miyakawa was indicted with attempted enticement and coercion of minor and attempted production of child pornography.

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Broken Arrow Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

May 16, 2018

Noel McFadden of Broken Arrow was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child.

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Corpus Man Convicted of Downloading Child Pornography

May 16, 2018

Joe Perez of Corpus Christi admitted he possessed child pornography.

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Local Man Admits to Distributing Child Pornography Charges

May 16, 2018

David Medina of Corpus Christi admitted he distributed child pornography on at least two occasions.

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Man Pleads Guilty to Producing and Distributing Child Pornography

May 16, 2018

Michael Gerald Moody of Manassas Park pleaded guilty to producing and distributing child pornography.

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Dayton Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography

May 16, 2018

Monte Chaix of Dayton, Nevada, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for receiving approximately 850 photos and videos of child pornography.

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Indiana Man Sentenced to 66 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Exploitation, Travel to Illinois to Engage in Exploitation

May 15, 2018

Nehemiah Lafoe of Crawfordsville received 66 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child and travelling to engage in sex with minor.

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Two Delaware Residents Charged with Sex Trafficking of Minors

May 15, 2018

Dkyle Jamal Bridges and Kristian Jones, both of Claymont, Delaware, have been charged with multiple counts of sex trafficking of minors.

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Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Offenses Against Wisconsin Minor

May 15, 2018

James A. Huskisson of Ozone Park, New York, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for online relationship with a minor.

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Kalamazoo-Area Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography

May 14, 2018

Brandon Jacob Cochran, formerly from Portage, Michigan, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for producing child pornography.

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A Toledo Pastor is Likely to Spend 17 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Sex Trafficking of Minors

May 14, 2018

Kenneth Butler, a Toledo pastor, is likely to spend 17 ½ years in prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking of minors.

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Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charge

May 14, 2018

Donald Egan of Buffalo pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

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Nebraska Man Sentenced to Prison for Producing Child Pornography

May 14, 2018

Nicholas Alford of Nebraska was sentenced to 15 years in prison for producing child pornography in 2015.

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Appeals Court Upholds Sex Offender Registration Requirements for Defendant Who Ran Interstate Prostitution Operation

May 14, 2018

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals on May 10, 2018, affirmed the 15 ½-year prison sentence of Thurman Stanley of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

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Castle Shannon Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Possessing Child Pornography

May 14, 2018

Adam D. Cadle of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty to charges of distribution and possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Pimps Sentenced to Prison for Sex Trafficking Three Minors

May 11, 2018

Dennis Davis Jr. and Ivan Williams of Hyattsville were sentenced to 26 years in prison for sex trafficking three minors throughout the East Coast.

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Former Roswell City Councilman Sentenced for Producing Child Pornography

May 11, 2018

Kent Igleheart has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for multiple counts of producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography.

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Holyoke Man Sentenced for Child Pornography

May 11, 2018

Edward F. Dupont of Holyoke was sentenced in Springfield for receiving child pornography.

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Menands Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography

May 11, 2018

Kenneth J. Monahan of Menands, New York, has been charged with possessing child pornography.

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Baytown Resident Heads to Prison for Multiple Child Pornography Crimes

May 10, 2018

Marlin Louis Carman of Baytown has been ordered to federal prison for possession, receipt, and distribution of child pornography.

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