Jury Convicts Registered Sex Offender for Using Facebook to Conspire to Produce Child Pornography

“The FBI will use every resource in its power to fully investigate and bring to justice those that prey on the most vulnerable of victims. As a result of the tireless work and close coordination with our state and local law enforcement partners, Johnson will be held accountable for his actions and will no longer be a threat to our community.”

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Central Coast Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Receiving and Sending Child Pornography, Some Involving Toddlers

In seeking a 15-year sentence, prosecutors argued that some of images depicted children under the age of 2 being used for sexual acts, and other images portrayed sadistic or masochistic sexual conduct involving children.

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Woman Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder and Intentional Child Abuse for Death of Two-Month Old Infant

Peter Zayas acknowledged that the infant sustained posterior transverse skull fractures, rib fractures, and radius and ulna fractures as a result of his negligence. At the time of the offenses, Peter Zayas was a sergeant with the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Holloman Air Force Base. On Oct. 2, 2018, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

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Youth Wrestling Coach and Referee From Ocean County Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography

The charge of receipt and distribution of child pornography carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.

The FBI’s Newark Field Office is asking anyone with information related to this case or who may be a victim to contact them at NK-Victim-Assistance@FBI.gov.

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Attorney General Garland Joins Acting U.S. Attorney Phillips at National Night Out Celebrations

“National Night Out is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation to the many people in neighborhoods throughout the District of Columbia for the assistance they provide in promoting public safety,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Phillips. “We depend upon their cooperation and vigilance and have a long history of working together to benefit the community.”

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U.S. Foreign Service Member Indicted for Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct in the Philippines and Possession of Child Pornography

If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of up to 30 years in prison on count one, and up to 10 years in prison on count two. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

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Erie Man Pleads to Child Sexual Exploitation Charge

his case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state,

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