Tag: project_safe_childhood
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Joplin Man Sentenced to 200 Months for Child Pornography Offenses
Clinton John Gray, 48, of Joplin, received a 200-month federal prison sentence for receiving and distributing child pornography. He solicited images from minors online and possessed extensive CSAM.
Clinton John GrayJoplin, MissouriChild PornographyFederal PrisonProject Safe ChildhoodFBISex Offender
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Rochester Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Pornography
Brett Bedford, 42, of Rochester, NY, received a 120-month prison sentence for possessing child pornography, a repeat offense. The conviction followed a probation officer's discovery of illicit images on an unauthorized phone.
Brett Bedfordchild pornographyRochester NYprison sentenceFederal Bureau of InvestigationU.S. Attorney's OfficeProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Springfield Man Convicted for Child Pornography and AI-Generated Obscene Images
A Springfield man was convicted by a federal jury for receiving child pornography and using AI to create obscene images of children, following an investigation sparked by a coffee shop report.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentLegalArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial Issues Jeremy KoppenhaverSpringfield, MissouriChild PornographyFederal Bureau of InvestigationProject Safe ChildhoodLegal ProceedingsFBI
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Former Joplin Man Sentenced to 33 Years for Child Pornography
A former Joplin man received a 33-year federal prison sentence for sexual exploitation of a minor and child pornography offenses. Joshua Stanley Miloszewski was also ordered to register as a sex offender for life.
Joshua Stanley MiloszewskiJoplin, MissouriChild PornographySexual ExploitationFederal PrisonProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Scouting America Leader Charged with Child Obscenity Production
A Scouting America troop leader from Blue Springs, Mo., faces federal charges for producing child obscenity. Jonathan Xavier Valdez allegedly manipulated images of minors, leading to an FBI investigation and charges filed in Kansas City.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegalEducation Jonathan Xavier ValdezScouting AmericaChild ObscenityKansas CityFBIProject Safe ChildhoodChild Exploitation
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New Jersey Man Gets Over 29 Years for Dark Web Child Sexual Abuse Material
Drew Holzlein, 57, of Manchester, New Jersey, received a 29-year prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material on the dark web. His role as a moderator facilitated a network of exploitation, prompting officials to reaffirm commitment to dismantling such…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet Drew HolzleinChild Sexual Abuse MaterialDark WebSentencingManchester, New JerseyFBIProject Safe Childhood
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Convicted Sex Offender Charged with Child Exploitation in Nepal
Kenneth Joseph Coombs, a 58-year-old Illinois man and registered sex offender, faces federal charges for child exploitation in Nepal. He allegedly abused minors in 2016, served a prison term in Nepal, and was arrested upon deportation.
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Athens Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Child Exploitation
Christopher Wagy, 28, of Athens, Illinois, received a 28-year prison sentence for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography. He purchased phones for a minor, directed explicit photos, and shared them online.
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Kansas Man Indicted for Child Pornography Offenses and Murder Threat
A Tonganoxie man faces federal charges for child pornography and threatening a victim. The indictment is part of Project Safe Childhood, with other individuals also indicted for illegal reentry and drug offenses.
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Orange County Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material
Ocoee man Chase Dean Suriano received a 12-year federal prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material. The FBI investigation uncovered thousands of images and videos, with Suriano already under an injunction for prior abuse allegations.
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Reno Man Indicted for Child Sexual Exploitation in 2008 Placer County Case
Reno man Jeffrey Alan Koehl, 60, has been indicted for sexually exploiting a child in Roseville, California, in 2008. The federal investigation began after the adult victim reported the incident in 2025.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Jeffrey Alan KoehlChild Sexual ExploitationReno, NevadaRoseville, CaliforniaFBIProject Safe ChildhoodIndictment
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Lenexa Man Charged with Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor
A Lenexa man faces federal charges for attempted sex trafficking of a minor after allegedly arranging to meet a person he believed to be a 15-year-old for sexual conduct following online communications.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Curtis Ray GibsonLenexaAttempted Sex TraffickingMinorProject Safe ChildhoodCrimeFBI
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Eugene Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Online Child Enticement
A Eugene man received a 12-year federal prison sentence for enticing minors online and distributing child sexual abuse material. Gino J. Hinojos-Castle was also ordered to pay restitution to victims.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government Gino J. Hinojos-CastleEugene, OregonChild Sexual Abuse MaterialOnline EnticementFederal PrisonFBIProject Safe Childhood
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Junction City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession
Junction City's Trevor Alan Slocum-Lammers received a 41-month federal prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material. The case, investigated by the FBI and local agencies, highlights ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation under Project Safe Childhood.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Trevor Alan Slocum-LammersJunction CityOregonChild Sexual Abuse MaterialFederal PrisonFBIProject Safe Childhood
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Utah Father Charged with International Parental Kidnapping After Fleeing to Mexico
A Utah County man faces federal charges for international parental kidnapping after taking his two children to Mexico without court approval. The children were safely recovered and reunited with their mother thanks to swift law enforcement action.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues International Parental KidnappingDane Stephen RichmanMexicoUtahFBIProject Safe Childhood
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Twin Lakes Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Minor
Donovan Tom Sherman, 51, a Twin Lakes man and Navajo Nation member, faces federal charges for aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact involving a minor under 12. He could face 30 years to life in prison if convicted.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLegal Donovan Tom ShermanTwin LakesNavajo NationAggravated Sexual AbuseChild Sexual AbuseFederal Bureau of InvestigationProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Exploiting Massachusetts Minor
Joshua Rogers, 31, of Chicago, pleaded guilty in Boston to sexually exploiting a 14-year-old Massachusetts minor via Snapchat. He coerced explicit acts and discussed kidnapping, facing 15-30 years. Sentencing is set for September 29, 2026.
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Indiana Man Sentenced for Assaulting Two Minors on Aircraft
Aidan J. Carter, 27, received a 30-day jail sentence and five years probation for assaulting two minor females on a crowded flight to Portland, Maine, in December 2024.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Aidan J. CarterPortlandMaineAircraft AssaultMinorsSentencingProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Wetzel County Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material
A New Martinsville man was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for soliciting and possessing child sexual abuse material. The investigation, initiated by a social media tip, uncovered hundreds of illicit images, reinforcing the fight against child exploitation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Jon TalkingtonChild Sexual Abuse MaterialFederal PrisonNew MartinsvilleWest VirginiaProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Joliet Man Sentenced to 32 Years for Child Enticement and Sex Offense
Martin T. Marling, 41, received a 32-year federal prison sentence for enticing a minor and committing a sex offense while a registered offender. The child was recovered unharmed, thanks to swift action by law enforcement.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Martin T. MarlingJolietChild EnticementSex OffenderFederal Bureau of InvestigationProject Safe ChildhoodCriminal JusticeFBI
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Boise Man Sentenced to 13.5 Years for Distributing Child Pornography
Boise man Terry Benjamin Ellinger received a 13.5-year federal prison sentence for distributing child pornography. He communicated with an undercover officer on social media, admitting to the crime and facing lifetime supervised release.
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California Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material Production
Rigoberto Rios Gallardo received a 30-year federal prison sentence for producing child sexual abuse material and coercing a 12-year-old victim he met on TikTok and other platforms.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalComputers and Internet Rigoberto Rios GallardoChild Sexual Abuse MaterialFederal PrisonProject Safe ChildhoodFBINorth Port Police DepartmentCrime
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Dover Man Indicted on Child Sex Abuse and Exploitation Charges
A Dover man, Syrus McCauley, 24, faces federal indictment for possessing child sex abuse materials and child exploitation. He allegedly used Snapchat to persuade minors to create CSAM. The case is part of Project Safe Childhood.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Syrus McCauleyDoverChild Sex Abuse MaterialsChild ExploitationIndictmentProject Safe ChildhoodFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Deltona Man Receives Life Sentence for Coercing Autistic Minor
James Bernard Grover, 63, of Deltona, received a life sentence for coercing and enticing an autistic minor. The founder of a special needs nonprofit, Grover was found guilty by a federal jury in February 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthLegalSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEducation James Bernard GroverDeltonaChild Sexual ExploitationProject Safe ChildhoodSpecial Needs Advocacy ProgramSentencingAutistic MinorFBI
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Cuyahoga Falls Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Materials Offenses
Jordan Gazafy of Cuyahoga Falls received an 11.6-year federal prison sentence for child sexual abuse offenses. The investigation uncovered over 25,000 CSAM images, leading to his conviction for receiving and distributing child pornography.
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Oahu Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges
Fletcher Bailey Kop, 41, of Oahu, Hawaii, has been indicted for receiving and possessing child pornography after a cellphone search revealed over 100 images and 60 videos. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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Reno Man Indicted for Child Sexual Abuse on Indian Colony
Bruce Sanchez, a Reno man, has been indicted on charges of child sexual abuse on the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. He faces trial in August 2026 for allegedly abusing a nine-year-old child.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Bruce SanchezRenoReno-Sparks Indian ColonyChild Sexual AbuseIndictmentFBIProject Safe Childhood
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Chunchula Man Sentenced to 96 Months for Child Pornography Distribution
Christopher Benedum received a 96-month federal prison sentence for distributing child pornography via Discord. The case, part of "Operation Relentless Justice," also mandates 15 years of supervised release and sex offender registration.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLegal Christopher BenedumChild PornographySentencingDiscordOperation Relentless JusticeProject Safe ChildhoodMobile, AlabamaFBI
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Southeast Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
Southeast Missouri man Lantz D. Crawford pleaded guilty to five counts of child pornography production, admitting to recording the abuse of five young girls. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years, with prosecutors recommending 60 years.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Lantz D. CrawfordChild PornographySoutheast MissouriRipley CountyFBIProject Safe ChildhoodChild Sexual Abuse
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Clairton Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material Production
Joseph Primiero, 28, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, received an 18-year prison sentence for producing child sexual abuse material involving two minors and possessing similar content. The case was part of Project Safe Childhood, investigated by the FBI and Allegheny County Police.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Joseph PrimieroClairton, PennsylvaniaChild Sexual Abuse MaterialProject Safe ChildhoodFBIAllegheny County PoliceSentencing