Cruise line worker sentenced in New Orleans for child exploitation materials
NEW ORLEANS, La. – A former cruise line employee from Indonesia was sentenced Monday to four years in federal prison after being caught with child … Read more
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Utah man arrested at Charlie Kirk shooting scene now facing child exploitation charges
Provo, UT – A man who caused a disturbance during last week’s shooting at Utah Valley University is now in jail after investigators say they … Read more
Haverhill man indicted on federal charge of receiving child exploitation material
BOSTON, MA – A Haverhill man and former Seabrook, N.H., police officer has been indicted on a federal charge of receiving child sexual abuse material, … Read more
Salem EMT arrested in global child exploitation operation
Boston, MA – A 34-year-old Salem emergency medical technician has been arrested following a federal investigation that uncovered his alleged involvement in multiple online groups … Read more
ICE Deports Belgian Fugitive Convicted of Child Exploitation After U.S. Citizenship Scam
Washington, D.C. – Federal authorities have deported a 33-year-old Belgian national who attempted to dodge justice by hiding out in the United States and manipulating … Read more
New Jersey teacher charged with child exploitation offenses after cyber tip
EDISON, N.J. – A Morristown man employed as a teacher at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related … Read more
Woman charged with exploitation of a child is registered as a male Democrat in Florida
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Police say a North Charleston “woman” was arrested Wednesday on a charge of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following the … Read more
Nationwide sweep rescues 115 children, nets 205 arrests in child exploitation crackdown
The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice on Tuesday, revealing that 115 children were rescued and 205 individuals were arrested in … Read more
Hanover man sentenced to prison after online exploitation of 9-year-old child
Hanover township man receives prison sentence for online child interaction
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Hanover Township resident Brian J. Cariddi, 40, has been sentenced in connection with engaging in inappropriate online communications with a child from North Carolina. Cariddi pled guilty to a charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a second-degree offense.
Judge Claudia Jones, on Tuesday, sentenced Cariddi to three years in New Jersey State Prison, with a condition that he serves 18 months without parole eligibility. Cariddi will face Parole Supervision for Life upon his release and is required to comply with Megan’s Law. As part of his sentencing, he is prohibited from having any contact with the victim.
The case involved Cariddi conducting explicit online conversations with a 9-year-old child between December 11, 2022, and January 10, 2023. During these interactions, Cariddi exposed himself and solicited explicit images from the victim. These actions led to his arrest on March 8, 2024, resulting from an investigation by local authorities.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with the Hanover Township Police Department, investigated the case. Prosecutor Robert Carroll acknowledged the contributions of the Internet
Brooklyn Teacher Sentenced for Child Exploitation
Former Brooklyn Teacher Sentenced for Child Exploitation
**Brooklyn, NY** – A former Brooklyn math teacher has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a guilty plea to charges of using a child in a sexual performance and endangering the welfare of children. Winston Nguyen, 38, admitted to persuading teenage students from four independent schools in Brooklyn to send him sexually explicit images. He assumed the persona of a young teen and used Snapchat to engage in sexual conversations with his victims.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentence on Wednesday. The defendant, previously employed at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights, must register as a sex offender upon his release. The victims, aged 13 to 15, attended elite schools and were targeted between October 2022 and May 2024.
Nguyen used two Snapchat accounts under the aliases “hunterkristoff” and “haircutbongos” to interact with six children, pretending to be a teenage boy. He sent nude images and videos to his victims and compelled them to send back content of themselves engaged in sexual acts. These accounts were traced to IP addresses linked to Nguyen’s Harlem residence.
The case was investigated by KCDA Detective Investigators along with the District Attorney
North Carolina man arrested on child exploitation charges in joint operation
BURNSVILLE, N.C. — A 67-year-old Spruce Pine man was arrested Thursday morning in a joint operation involving local and federal law enforcement on child exploitation … Read more
Kentucky Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Exploitation
Kentucky Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Exploitation
**Walton, KY** – A Kentucky resident was sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) while in the Philippines.
Court documents state that Robert Maxwell Werner, 46, from Walton, Kentucky, engaged in illegal activities between February 2021 and November 2021. Werner reportedly bought access from a Filipino associate to several minor victims for various sexual activities and also paid for customized CSAM. He is accused of sexually abusing minors during five in-person meetings at different locations in the Philippines and providing them with money and basic necessities.
Werner’s plea agreement includes an admission of engaging in sexually explicit acts with at least one minor to create visual depictions from July 2021 to November 2021. He further admitted to transporting this material into the U.S. and continued soliciting CSAM after his return to the country.
The FBI’s Child Exploitation Operational Unit, along with Philippine authorities, investigated the case. It was prosecuted by Trial Attorney Rachel L. Rothberg and Assistant U.S. Attorney Erin Roth as part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative addressing child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Raritan Borough paraprofessional charged with child exploitation crimes
RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. – A Raritan Borough resident and school paraprofessional has been arrested on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation … Read more
Ohio man indicted in South Carolina on charges of child exploitation and cyberstalking
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Ohio man on six counts, including coercion and enticement of minors, production and distribution … Read more
Shippenville man sentenced to over 21 years for child exploitation crimes
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A Shippenville man was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for … Read more
Biden Admin Obstructing Investigations Into Trafficking, Exploitation Of Migrant Children, Report Finds
The Biden-Harris administration is obstructing congressional and state investigations into the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied alien children, a Senate committee report found. Louisiana GOP … Read more
Allentown Man Sentenced to 9 to 24 Years for Sexual Assault and Child Exploitation
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Jacob Torres, 33, of Allentown, has been sentenced to 9 to 24 years in prison for … Read more
Ithaca Resident Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Noah Oliver Fisch-Lewis, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter. ERIE, Pa. – A resident of Ithaca, New … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Children
According to court documents, acting on a complaint made by a minor resident in Rhode Island, law enforcement executed several lawful search warrants. These warrants … Read more
Durant Resident Sentenced To 15 Years For Sexual Exploitation Of A Child
The charges arose from investigations by the Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office … Read more
Annapolis Resident Indicted on Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Charges
The nine-count Indictment named George Luton, 49, as the sole defendant. PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Annapolis, Maryland, has been indicted by a federal … Read more
Schenectady Man Sentenced for Child Exploitation
ALBANY, NY – Thomas Ullman, 47, from Schenectady, received a 25-year prison sentence in Albany federal court for sexually exploiting a child. The sentence was … Read more
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charges
ERIE, Pa. — Aaron Ray McClelland, a 29-year-old former resident of Franklin, Pennsylvania, has entered a guilty plea for his involvement in the receipt and … Read more
Savoy, Illinois Man Sentenced to 15 years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
At the sentencing hearing, the government presented evidence that in October of 2021, Berry brought a minor to his home, sexually assaulted her, and recorded … Read more
Sex Traffickers Convicted of Cross-Country Exploitation of a Minor
MIAMI – On March 8, a federal trial jury in Miami found Xavier Latrell Smith, 34, and Jayla Denice Welch, 22, both of Texas, guilty … Read more
New Hampshire Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Exploitation Offenses
NEWARK, N.J. – Scott Wilkinson, 39, from Concord, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 240 months in prison for child exploitation and possession of child sexual … Read more
Life Sentence for Alabama Man Who Ran Child Exploitation Enterprise
An Alabama man, William Michael Spearman, 58, of Madison, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role as the lead administrator of a website … Read more
US seeks to stop citizens’ data exploitation for blackmail, espionage – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) – The United States plans to announce a new executive order to seek to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing troves of highly sensitive personal … Read more
Bucco Introduces OPRA Reform Bill to Counter the Exploitation of Young New Jerseyans
Today, Sen. Tony Bucco introduced a bill to protect New Jerseyans from bad-faith OPRA requests involving young individuals who are subjects of body-worn camera (BWC) footage under certain circumstances.
West Plains Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A West Plains, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for the sexual exploitation of a 13-month-old child and distributing child … Read more
Former Resident of Clarendon Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
ERIE, Pa. – A former resident of Clarendon, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison, lifetime supervised release, and ordered … Read more
Sells Man Sentenced to Over 20 Years for Child Exploitation Offenses
TUCSON, Ariz. – Jeremy Espuma, 31, of Sells, was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge Scott H. Rash to 248 months in prison for … Read more
Duquesne Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Material Depicting Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Duquesne, PA pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of production and attempted production of material depicting the sexual exploitation … Read more
Jefferson County Man Accused of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
ST. LOUIS – A man from Pevely, Missouri accused of recording his sexual abuse of a minor was arrested and appeared in federal court in … Read more
Lowell, Michigan Resident Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to the Sexual Exploitation of Minors
PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Lowell, Michigan pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, United States Attorney … Read more
Slingerlands Man Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Daniel Fuino, age 73, of Slingerlands, New York, was indicted earlier this month on five counts of sexual exploitation of a … Read more
Lebanon Man Sentenced To 300 Months In Prison For Attempted Online Enticement And Sexual Exploitation Of Children
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Mason Morey, age 27, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on November … Read more
Michael Meyers, New York Occupational Therapist Arrested for Child Exploitation
WHITE PLAINS, NY – Michael Meyers, an occupational therapist, was arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and receipt and distribution of child … Read more
Thurmont Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Jose Alexander Diaz-Rodriguez, age 23, of Thurmont, today to 18 years in federal prison, followed … Read more
KC Husband, Wife Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of Three Child Victims
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., couple has indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the sexual exploitation of three child … Read more
Mercer County Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Crime
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Eric Shawn Phillips, 43, of Princeton, was sentenced today to 30 years in prison, to be followed by a lifetime of supervised … Read more
Father Awaits Trial for Son’s Murder While Sentenced for Child Sexual Exploitation
PLACERVILLE, CA — A man already awaiting trial for the torture and murder of his 11-year-old son has been sentenced to over a decade in … Read more
Bronx Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation
BOSTON, MA – A legal resolution is on the horizon as Markell Greene, a 27-year-old from Bronx, NY, entered a guilty plea in a Boston … Read more
Former Penn Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charges
PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of Coercion and Enticement of a Minor to … Read more
Smyrna Detective Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
WILMINGTON, Del. – A detective with the Smyrna Police Department was arrested and charged yesterday with violations of federal child sexual exploitation laws. According to … Read more
Man Pleads Guilty in District of New Hampshire to Child Exploitation Offenses Occurring in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – A Concord, New Hampshire, man pleaded guilty today in federal court in connection with the exploitation of a minor in New Jersey … Read more
New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offenses in New Jersey
Scott Wilkinson, 38, from Concord, New Hampshire, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the exploitation of a minor in New Jersey. Announced by U.S. … Read more
Springfield Bus Driver Sentenced to 17 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for taking sexually explicit photos of a young child and sharing the … Read more
Active-Duty Navy Psychologist Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charge
NORFOLK, Va. – A Norfolk man pleaded guilty yesterday to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. According to court documents, on May 25, Lieutenant … Read more
McKean County Man Sentenced in Case of Child Exploitation
MCKEAN COUNTY, PA – On Thursday, Donny Lee Smith from Kane faced sentencing in McKean County Court. Smith had previously pled guilty to the possession … Read more