Project Safe Childhood News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Project Safe Childhood news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Tehama County Man Sentenced to Over 19 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Offense 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Eduardo Castillo, 39, of Corning, was sentenced today to 19 years and seven months in prison for online enticement of a minor for sexual purposes. Belgrade man arraigned on child pornography crimes 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney's Office indicts five child exploitation cases in September, discusses joint effort to protect Alaska's children 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT ANCHORAGE, Alaska – U.S. Attorney S. Lane Tucker announced that a federal grand jury in Alaska returned five unrelated child exploitation indictments in September, emphasizing Alaska law enforcement efforts to investigate and prosecute cases to keep children safe.  Lewiston Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Sexually Exploiting a Child, Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tips sent to NCMEC's CyberTipline led Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit and HSI to investigate Timothy Doyon. Former contract Air Force cryptologist pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Lawson Heath Wright, 51, of Virginia Beach, pled guilty today to distribution of child sexual abuse material. New York Resident Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Huron Man Sentenced for Attempted Enticement of a Minor 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tulsa Man Sentenced for Coercion of a Minor and Possessing More than 600 Sexually Explicit Photos of Minor Children 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Today, U.S. District Judge John D. Russell sentenced Justin Ray Walters, 49, for Coercion and Enticement of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography. Judge Russell ordered Walters to be sentenced to 300 months of imprisonment, followed by ten years of supervised release. Upon his release, Walters will also be required to register as a sex offender.   Winterport Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT U.S. District Judge Stacey D. Neumann sentenced Steven Mathis, 35, to 240 months in prison, to be followed by 20 years of supervised release.  Fort Myers Man Sentenced To 40 Years For Distributing And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Images And Videos 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Richard Edward Brillhart (44, Fort Myers) to 40 years in federal prison for distribution and possession of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. Brillhart was also ordered to serve a lifetime of supervised release and register as a sex offender. A federal jury had found Brillhart guilty on February 7, 2024. Baltimore Man Sentenced To 23 Years In Federal Prison For Sexually Abusing A Minor And Recording The Abuse 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Baltimore, Maryland – On September 30, 2024, U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher sentenced William Zev Steen, age 46, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 23 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for sexual exploitation of a child.  Former Las Vegas Teacher Sentenced To Nine Years In Prison For Distributing Approximately 130 Files Of Child Sexual Abuse Material Via A Social Media Messaging Application 10/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas man who was employed as a second-grade teacher was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge James C. Mahan to nine years in prison to be followed by 20 years of supervised release for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) via, Kik, a social media messaging application. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys