DOJ Newswire Report News


Morganza Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court for Production and Attempted Production of Child Pornography

United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Norman Antoine LeBlanc, age 34, of Morganza, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles to production and attempted production of child pornography.


Custer Man Indicted for Child Pornography

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Custer, South Dakota, man for Receipt of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography.


Sioux Falls Man Found Guilty of Attempted Enticement of a Minor

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted Sky Thomas Roubideaux, age 23, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet following a three-day jury trial in federal district court in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.


West Seneca Man Charged With Production, Receipt And Possession Of Child Pornography

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Corey Beasley, 37, of West Seneca, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production, receipt, and possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors.


Former Wyoming County Corrections Officer Indicted On Child Pornography Charges

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging James D. Sutton, 37, of Depew, NY, with distribution and possession of child pornography.


Arizona Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography

A Tolleson, Arizona, man was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison for production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Las Cruces Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Production of Child Pornography

Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Francisco B. Burrola, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations El Paso, announced today that Sean Patrick Fosler was sentenced to 25 years in prison.


Franklin County Man Indicted for Federal Child Exploitation Violations

A Mount Vernon man has been indicted on federal child exploitation charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Chicago Man Charged With Producing Child Pornography

A Chicago man has been charged with child pornography charges for allegedly enticing four minors to produce sexually explicit images.


Gulfport Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography

A Gulfport man pled guilty to producing visual depictions of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


Former High School and Youth Football Coach Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Production of Child Pornography

Former high school and youth football coach, Moshe Michael Imel, age 53, of Owings, Maryland, pleaded guilty late yesterday in U.S. District Court to two counts of production of child pornography involving two minor victims.


North Branford Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offense

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSEPH AMADEO, 38, of North Branford, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to a child exploitation offense.


Carthage Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation

A Carthage, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for sexually exploiting a child from Michigan whom he met online.


Norfolk Church Youth Group Leader Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

A Norfolk man was sentenced today to 7 years in prison for traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.


Lincoln Man Sentenced for Receiving Child Pornography

United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Michael Dale Bouwens, 69, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 18, 2023, in Lincoln by Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard for receipt of child pornography.


Utah Truck Driver Charged with Child Exploitation Offenses

A federal grand jury in Utah returned an indictment charging a Utah man after he allegedly attempted to meet with a minor to engage in sexual activity.


Florida Man Found Guilty of Attempted Enticement of a Minor

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted James Dean Hanapel, age 22, of Jacksonville, Florida, of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet following a 3-day jury trial in federal district court in Rapid City, South Dakota.


Kanawha County Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Pornography Crime

Christopher Stephen Taylor, 52, of St. Albans, was sentenced today to six years and six months in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for possession of prepubescent child pornography.


Alleged Kidnapper Competent To Stand Trial

U.S. Attorney Mark Totten for the Western District of Michigan today announced that U.S. Magistrate Judge Ray Kent found Gerald Bennett, 63, of Detroit, competent to stand trial for kidnapping a minor in 2018.


Florida Man Found Guilty of Attempted Enticement of a Minor

nited States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted James Dean Hanapel, age 22, of Jacksonville, Florida, of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet following a 3-day jury trial in federal district court in Rapid City, South Dakota