Date: 03-11-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Luke Shager

Case Number: 3:22-cr-00024

Judge: Robert D. Mariani

Court: The United States Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Scranton

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Scranton, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexual Exploitation Of Children.

New Milford Man Sentenced To 262 Months In Prison For Sexual Exploitation Of Children

Luke Shager, age 37, of New Milford, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 262 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani for sexual exploitation of children.

The Wayne County District Attorney’s Office received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that an individual, later identified as Shager, was transmitting multiple images and videos of children engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at Shager’s New Milord residence and seized four cellular telephones. The devices contained over 1,200 images and videos of child pornography, including 2 self-produced videos depicting Shager engaging in sexual contact with a minor under the age of 12.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jenny P. Roberts prosecuted the case.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 262 months in prison.

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