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United States of America v. Daniel N. Pulley
Date: 08-01-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Tampa
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Tampa, Florida Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
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Federal Jury Finds Registered Sex Offender Guilty Of Child Exploitation Offenses
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that a federal jury has found Daniel N. Pulley (59, St. Petersburg) guilty of production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), attempted coercion or enticement of a minor, coercion or enticement of a minor, possession of CSAM, and penalties for registered sex offenders. Pulley faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 29, 2025.
According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, Pulley was a registered sex offender following a 2009 federal conviction for possession of child pornography. In 2022, he used a social media app to communicate with a teenage minor online, coercing her to produce CSAM for him and detailing different ways he wanted to sexually abuse her. Pulley also possessed various images and videos of CSAM on his cellphone, including depictions of young children.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Probation Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Abigail K. King and Muriel Moore.
This is another case brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys' Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify, rescue, and seek justice for child victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.
Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Exploitation Offenses
Federal Jury Finds Registered Sex Offender Guilty Of Child Exploitation Offenses
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that a federal jury has found Daniel N. Pulley (59, St. Petersburg) guilty of production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), attempted coercion or enticement of a minor, coercion or enticement of a minor, possession of CSAM, and penalties for registered sex offenders. Pulley faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 29, 2025.
According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, Pulley was a registered sex offender following a 2009 federal conviction for possession of child pornography. In 2022, he used a social media app to communicate with a teenage minor online, coercing her to produce CSAM for him and detailing different ways he wanted to sexually abuse her. Pulley also possessed various images and videos of CSAM on his cellphone, including depictions of young children.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Probation Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Abigail K. King and Muriel Moore.
This is another case brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys' Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify, rescue, and seek justice for child victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.
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Pulley faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Daniel N. Pulley?
The outcome was: Pulley faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Daniel N. Pulley?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, FL.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Daniel N. Pulley?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Tampa. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Tampa, Florida Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Daniel N. Pulley decided?
This case was decided on August 1, 2025.