Pennsylvania Child Exploitation Law

<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Joseph Lipinsky </h2> </center>

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child less than 16 years of age, indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Joseph Lipinsky,... More...

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<h2> <center> Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tahirah Stewart </h2> </center>

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charge with hit and run driving. Tahirah Stewart, 36, was driving when her vehicle she struck a child in the 2400 block of Derry Street. She is charged with failing to stop.... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Joseph Garrett Buckland </h2> </center>

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to create and distribute animal crush videos. Joseph Garrett Buckland, 44, and others conspired to pool their money to commission the creation of animal crush videos—that is, videos that show actual obscene conduct in which living non-human mammals, in this case, monkeys, were purposely crush... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Phillis Fugah </h2> </center>

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with car jacking and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. Phillis Fugah, 25, of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, and a male accomplice approached a Honda Pilot parked on the 7100 block of West Chester Pike, where a man sat in the vehicle with his two young children while waiting for his wife. The accomplic... More...

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<H2> Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. D’arrius Tyrese Edwards

West Chester, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with kidnapping and other charges. D’arrius Tyrese Edwards, 20, of Chester, Pennsylvania crashed a vehicle into nearby woods then used his head to break a classroom window before going inside and grabbing a child.... More...

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United States of America v. Joseph Primiero

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with production and attempted production of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, coercion or enticement of a minor, receipt and attempted receipt of material depicitng the sexual exploitation of a minor, and transfer of obscene material to a minor. On or about January 24, 2022, Primiero produce... More...

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<H2> Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sean Hernandez (alias Raafi Gorham)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyer represent the Defendant, charged with murder. Sean Hernandez (alias Raafi Gorham) was charged with murder for the beating death of 2-year-old Key’Monnie Bean. Sean Hernandez (DOB 08/28/2004) is charged with the following: Murder, Endangering the Welfare of Child (F1), Possession of an Instrument of Crime (PIC) (M1), Recklessly Endangerin... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Kareem Middlebrook

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and crack, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. From in and around December 2021 to in and around March 2023, in the Western District of Pennsylvania, Middlebrook conspired with others to distribute and possess... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Daniel George

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanian, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug trafficking and firearm felonies. Daniel George, age 37, engaged in armed fentanyl and cocaine trafficking in Farrell, Mercer County. He did so despite his prior convictions, and years of incarceration, for drug trafficking, firearm, and domestic violence crimes. He also did so from a location where... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Richard Adamsky

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with count of receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. Ricahrd Adamsky, age 55, of Adamsky, Pennsylvainak was indicted on September of 2025, for knowingly receiving a visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct on or about June 1... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Richard Adamsky </h1></h1>

Philadelphia, PA 1criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Pornography Offenses.<br> <br> United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Richard Adamsky, 66, of Warminster, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged by indictment with one count of receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.<br> <br> The defendan... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Richard Adamsky </h1></h1>

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.<br> <br> United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Richard Adamsky, 66, of Warminster, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged by indictment with one count of receipt and attempted receip... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Ashok Panigrahy </h1></h1>

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with violating federal law regarding the sexual exploitation of minors.<br> <br> A resident of Chicago, Illinois, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 48 months of imprisonment, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, on his conviction of violating federal law regarding the ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Ashok Panigrahy

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.<br> <br> A resident of Chicago, Illinois, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 48 months of imprisonment, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, on his conviction of violating federal law regarding the sexual exploitation of ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Mark Wills, aka “Lorenzo Guerra,” “Alex Harrison,” “kevthompson2009,” “18kevinmcbride,” and “leonardobrickma,” </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Sexual Exploitation, Cyberstalking, and Related Offenses </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Bucks County Man Charged With Child Sexual Exploitation, Cyberstalking, and Related Offenses</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/c... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Kevin Watson </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Arnold Resident Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <center><h... More...

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United States of America v. Troy Eugene Anderson

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with receipt of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor a minor.... More...

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Jenn-Ching Luo v. Owen J. Roberts School District, et al.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff of a Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) violation.<br> <br> Luo is the parent of B.L., a former special needs student in the School District. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) required the School District to provide B.L. with a free appropriate public education<br> (FAPE), which incl... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Karen R. Allen, James Clark </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Two Pittsburgh Residents Charged with Coercing a Minor to Engage in Sexually Explicit Conduct</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Carl Jones </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Scranton, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession Of Child Porn And Possessing Contraband In Prison </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> USP Lewisburg Inmate Charged With Possession Of Child Porn And Possessing Contraband In Prison</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Tyler Fuller </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Scranton, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Receipt Of Child Pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Somerset County Man Indicted For Receipt Of Child Pornography </h2></center></b></b>< <br> <center><h2><br> <br> Tyler Fuller, age 31, of Somerset County, PA, was indicted on cha... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Bradley J. Schrott </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Ambridge Resident Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material While on Supervised Release for Earlier Conviction for Same Off... More...

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Craig Coleman

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with child sexual abuse materia.<br> <br> ”This predator is a potential danger to every child in his proximity,” Attorney General Sunday said. "He has proven time and time again that he will not be deterred from targeting and harming children — even while on parole or bail conditions. One of my... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Robert Haley, Charles Edward Slate </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Harrisburg, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with producing and possessing child pornography. Allegedly distributing child pornography and possessing material that contained child pornography. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Resto... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Nathan Fike </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Farmington Resident Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor as Part of DOJ/FBI Operation Restore Justice</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A resi... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Walter Tharrington, aka “Blac” and “Roaadblock” </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sex Trafficking of a Minor and Child Pornography Offenses </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Philadelphia Man Convicted at Trial of Sex Trafficking of a Minor and Child Pornography Offenses</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b>... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Donald Michael, aka “Baseball Fun” </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Exploitation Offenses in Connection With Catfishing Scheme That Targeted Young Boys </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offenses in Connection With Catfishing Scheme That Targeted ... More...

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Caleb Andrew Schweirarth

Bedford, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with indecent assault - complainant less than thirteen years of age, indecent assault - complainant less than sixteen years of age, and corruption of minors.<br> <br> MoreLaw was created to help people find experienced lawyers to represent them in the more than 3,144 counties across the United States. Click the link a... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Aniruth Kuppusamy </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count each of manufacturing child pornography, receiving child pornography, possessing child pornography, and the use of an interstate commerce facility to entice a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i>... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Walter Sitosky </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Williamsport, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement Of A Minor To Engage In Prostitution And Sexual Activity </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Houtzdale Man Sentenced to 10 Years In Prison For Attempted Enticement Of A Minor To Engage In Prostitution And Sexual A... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Robert A. Kohl </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Williamsport, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production Of Child Pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Milton Man Sentenced to 336 Months In Prison For Production Of Child Pornography </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Robert A. Kohl, age 50, of Nort... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Gage Wagner </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Harrisburg, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production Of Child Pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Huntington County Man Sentenced To 200 Months In Prison On Production Of Child Pornography Charge</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Gage Wagner, age ... More...

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Audra McGee v. Jamie McDowell

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania family law lawyers represented the parties in a child custody dispute.<br> <br> Father and Audra McGee (Mother) are the parents of an eight-year-old son, C.M. (Child), who was born in January 2017. On March 29, 2022, Mother filed a complaint for custody in which she sought primary physical custody of Child.[2] See Complaint for Custody, 3/29/22, at 2; id. at 3 (requesting ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. John Vincent Watson </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Scranton, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production Of Child Pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Luzerne County Man Sentenced to 90 years In Prison For Production Of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> John Vincent Watson, age 48, o... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Mykayliah Hevener </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Scranton, PA criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with production of child pornography. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Lackawanna County Woman Sentenced To 27 Years' Imprisonment For Production Of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The United States Attorney's O... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Stefan Sweeney </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Monessen Resident Sentenced to Two Decades in Prison for Production of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor</h2></c... More...

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Eric Lynn Varner

Huntington, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with endangering the welfare of a child.<br> <br> Varner is a U.S. citizen ... [and] Charmis Maines, who was Varner's paramour for a time, was born and raised in the Republic of the Philippines. In January 2020, while Ms. Maines was still in the Philippines, they began their relationship by telephone. Eventually, Ms... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Laye Sekou Camara </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Immigration Fraud </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Liberian Rebel General Pleads Guilty to Immigration Fraud</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero, the Justice Depar... More...

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Silvia Santo v. Chad Batterman

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce.<br> <br> Batterman and Silvia Santo ("Santo") were married in November 2014, separated in November 2017, and divorced in August 2023. The parties had two children during the marriage. In December 2017, Santo filed a complaint for child support against Batterman. On June 22, 2018, the trial court entered a final chi... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Michael Paul Ambrose </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Erie, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distribution and Attempted Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Erie Resident Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Distribution and Attempted Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material </h2></cente... More...

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