United States of America v. Joseph Jared St. Pierre

Benton, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with production of child pornography.

Law enforcement officers responded to a report of sexual assault in July 2024 when the mother of a 13-year-old minor discovered a video on the minor’s cell phone of the minor engaging in sexual acts with St. Pierre.

“Thanks to the dedication of HSI agents, this predator has been removed from the community and is unable to victimize any more minors while allowing the survivor to begin the healing process,” said HSI Chicago Special Agent in Charge, Matthew Scarpino.

St. Pierre admitted to engaging in sexually explicit conduct with the minor on three separate occasions in Olney.

Homeland Security Investigations and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office contributed to the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Sanders prosecuted the case.

Defendant is committed to the custody of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons for 336 months as to Count 1 of the Indictment. This term of imprisonment imposed by this Judgment shall run concurrently with any term imposed in his State of Illinois (Richland County) case number 24-CF-169. Upon release, defendant shall be placed on Supervised Release for 15 years as to Count 1 of the Indictment. Defendant shall pay a $100.00 Special Assessment, $500.00 Fine and Restitution in the amount of $3,000.00.