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. Defendant Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Soliciting a Minor and Lying to the FBI About Pro-ISIS Social Media Postings 02/07/2025 07:00 AM EST HARDY LEE BROWNER falsely claimed not to have communicated with the ISIS media arm on social media. Ocala Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Enticement Of A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity 02/07/2025 07:00 AM EST Ocala, Florida– United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Scott Alan Colson (60, Ocala) has entered a guilty plea to the offense of attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. Colson faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A federal grand jury indicted Colson on August 6, 2024.  Missouri Sex Offender Admits Possessing, Sending Child Pornography 02/07/2025 07:00 AM EST Stephen Watters admitted possessing child sexual abuse material and sending it to his girlfriend's father. 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