News from 2023
Morgan County Child Molester Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
Justin Herrington, 32, of Whitaker, Indiana, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Federal Jury Convicts Registered Sexual Predator Of Attempting To Entice A 14-Year-Old Child To Produce Sexual Abuse Videos Using A Smart Phone
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Paul Edward Lee, Jr. (43, Jacksonville) guilty of attempting to entice a 14-year-old child to produce and send him pornographic videos and images depicting her own sexual abuse.
Jury Convicts Colonie Pimp of Sex Trafficking Minors
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
Christopher Thomas, age 39, of Colonie, New York, was convicted today of 16 counts of sex trafficking and related offenses, following a five-day jury trial.
Teacher accused of child pornography offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A 29-year-old College Station resident has been arrested for distribution and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Depew Man Convicted of Sex Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A Depew man who used Snapchat to coerce and entice a minor to commit sexual acts was convicted Thursday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
German Man Charged with Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A German man will make his initial court appearance today on charges that he traveled to New Jersey for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct with a minor, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Springfield Illinois Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A Springfield, Illinois man, Robert Merriman, 25, of the 1000 block of South Fourth Street, has been sentenced to 96 months imprisonment followed by a lifetime term of supervised release, for distribution and possession of child pornography.
Garland Man Sentenced for Producing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Matthew French, 36, of Garland, Nebraska, was sentenced on March 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska, by Senior United States Senior District Judge John M. Gerrard for two counts of producing child pornography.
Marine Corps Lance Corporal Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Entice A 13-Year-Old Over The Internet
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that David Wayne Hogle, Jr. (29, Cherry Point, North Carolina) has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a 13-year-old child to produce sexually explicit photos of herself and send them to him over the internet.
Steuben County Man Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that James Miller, 63, of Corning, NY, was charged by criminal complaint with possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors.
Franklin County Man Accused of Child Sex Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A Franklin County, Missouri man has been accused of a federal criminal sex act with a minor.
Plant City Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Distribution, Receipt, And Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven has sentenced Michael Conover (32, Plant City) to 20 years in federal prison for distribution, receipt, and possession of child sexual abuse material. Conover was also ordered to serve a 20-year term of supervised release and register as a sex offender.
St. Louis County Man Admits Statutory Rape of Foster Child
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A man from St. Louis County, Missouri on Tuesday admitted impregnating a minor and sexually abusing her when she was in foster care.
Former South Bay Resident Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Enticing Vulnerable Girls to Engage in Masochistic Abuse Online
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A former Redondo Beach resident was sentenced today to 324 months in federal prison for targeting girls on the internet and enticing them to engage in masochistic abuse for his sexual gratification.
Laredo man admits having over 27,000 child pornography images, including some of minor relatives
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A 29-year-old Laredo resident has pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Sexual Predator Sentenced to 120 Months for Attempting to Engage in Sexual Activity with a Teenager He Met on Facebook
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A Salt Lake City man was sentenced today to 10 years’ imprisonment for attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl he was communicating with via Facebook Messenger – who was in fact an undercover officer.
Palm Beach Gardens Attorney Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A 53-year-old West Palm Beach licensed attorney has been arrested with possession of child pornography.
Bath Man With Prior Sex Offense Conviction Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charge
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Joshua Wormley, 38, of Bath, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to possession of child pornography by an individual with a prior sex offense conviction.
Eagle Butte Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. The sentencing took place on March 29, 2023.
Fall River Woman Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A Fall River woman was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for sexually exploiting children she babysat on multiple occasions.