“This is a particularly egregious case involving an adult using popular social media apps to prey on and exploit dozens of children,” said Acting United States Attorney W. Anders Folk. “I commend the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office and the investigators with the Rochester Police Department and the FBI for aggressively pursuing this sexual predator and holding him accountable for
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Schulein was unemployed and for years actively participated in online forums where he interacted with people who were producing child pornography. Judge McGlynn noted some of the images and videos collected by Schulein depicted children in bondage and adults raping children including 5- year-old girls and toddlers.
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“Recidivism is a real problem among convicted sex offenders,” said Assistant Director in Charge Steven M. D’Antuono of the FBI’s Washington Field Office. “As this jury verdict shows, the FBI is committed to bringing individuals like Clawson – who continued to exploit children even after they have been caught once – to justice no matter what it takes. The safety of our children is a priority for the FBI, and we will stop at nothing to protect them.”
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A search warrant was executed and over 10,000 various rounds of ammunition, several firearms, and a large amount of child pornography was discovered. Guy had a previous convection for possession of child pornography in April 2021 from Martin County.
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“Those who exploit children over the internet cannot hide behind their computers and phones. As this prosecution demonstrates, we will work tirelessly with both our federal and state law enforcement partners to ensure that these offenders answer for their crimes,” stated G. Norman Acker, III, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
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As stated in his plea agreement, on October 15, 2020, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Provencal’s residence and seized several electronic devices including two cell phones, an SD card adaptor, six SD cards, a laptop, a computer, and two tablets.
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“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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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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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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