Weekly Newsdesk: Crimes Against Children 9/12/26 through 9/18/26

1. Largo, Maryland, Man Sentenced in D.C. to Nine Years in Prison for Transportation of Child Pornography

Marshall Day, 40, of Largo, Maryland, was sentenced in connection with his possession of six videos on his cell phone that depicted child sexual abuse.

2. D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Pornography

Hershel Andrew Green, III, 43, pleaded guilty in connection with distributing videos and images of adult males engaged in sexually explicit activity with young male children.

3. Moore Woman Sentenced to Serve Statutory Maximum of 30 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography

Megan Kylie Robinson, 27, of Moore, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to serve 360 months in federal prison, the statutory maximum, for production of child pornography.

4. Broken Bow Resident Pleads Guilty to Three Counts of Child Abuse in Indian Country

Vicki Lou Rhyne, 45, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to three counts of child abuse in Indian country.

5. Recidivist Child Pornography Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

Paul Francis Hudson has been sentenced to serve 180 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography and for violating the terms of federal supervised release.

6. Midwest City Man Sentenced to Serve 15 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

Christian Nathaniel Rafford, 41, of Midwest City, has been sentenced to serve 180 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

7. Coos Bay Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Children in the U.S. and Abroad

A Coos Bay, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison for using a minor to produce child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

8. Five Defendants Indicted for Attempted Enticement of Minors Following a Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

Officials announce the results of Operation Protektot Y Famagu’on (Defender of Children).

9. Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in the Murders of a Couple and Their Unborn Child During a Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his role in the murders of a man, his six-month pregnant wife, and their unborn child.

10. Prior Sex Offender Going to Prison on New Child Pornography Charge

Andrew Yannello, who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 14 years in prison.

11. Shiprock Man Convicted of Federal Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping Charges

After a four-day trial and approximately three hours of deliberation, a federal jury convicted Keanu Lee of sexually abusing two minor victims.

12. Dover Airman Arrested for Transporting 15-Year-Old from Pennsylvania to Delaware for Illicit Sexual Conduct

A Dover airman made his initial appearance in federal court on charges of coercion and enticement and transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.

13. Southeast Missouri Man Who Victimized Children Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

A Southeast Missouri man who recorded his sexual abuse of children was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

14. Richmond Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Richmond man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

15. Elementary School Teacher Arrested on Child Pornography Charge

Eric Sanville, 39, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with manufacture and attempted manufacture of child pornography.

16. Bucks County Man Charged with Attempted Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

Bo Branstetter was arrested and charged by indictment with attempted use of an interstate commerce facility to entice a minor to engage in sexual conduct.

17. Tonto Basin Resident Charged with Transporting a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity

Brian Matthew Griffeth, 48, of Tonto Basin, Arizona, was charged with transporting a minor with intent that the minor engage in criminal sexual activity.

18. Washington State Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking of Minors

A Washington State man pleaded guilty to sex trafficking.

19. Aylett Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

An Aylett man was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

20. Franklin County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Exploitation Material

A Franklin County man who possessed thousands of images of child sex abuse material pleaded guilty in federal court and faces up to 20 years in prison.

21. Back-to-School Safety: FBI Philly Shares Tips to Help Keep Students Safe Online

As the new school year kicks off, FBI Philadelphia wants to remind students, parents, and educators of some important back-to-school online safety topics.

22. Former U.S. Army Soldier Sentenced to Life in Prison for Physically and Sexually Assaulting Two Minors While Serving Abroad

Adam Schlueter, 40, of Atlanta, was sentenced to life in prison and lifetime supervised release for physically and sexually assaulting two minors.

23. 60-Year-Old Man from Arecibo Found Guilty of Child Exploitation

Willie Torres-Gerena was found guilty of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.

24. Southeast Missouri Man Who Victimized Children Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

A Southeast Missouri man who recorded his sexual abuse of children was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

25. Richmond Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Richmond man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

26. Licking, Missouri, Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Exploitation, Methamphetamine Trafficking, and Firearms Charges

A Licking, Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court for the sexual exploitation of a minor as well as illegally possessing methamphetamine and firearms.

27. Buffalo Man Previously Convicted of Possessing Child Pornography Going to Prison on New Charge

Jamie Anderson was sentenced to serve 120 months in prison and 40 years supervised release.

28. Columbus Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Cyberstalking Exes, Creating AI-Generated Obscene Material of Adults and Children

James Strahler II was sentenced for cybercrimes that included both real and AI-generated sexually explicit images and threats of violence to numerous victims.

29. Lorain County Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse-Related Charges, Including Driving out of State to Sexually Exploit a Minor

A 47-year-old man has pleaded guilty to charges of sending, receiving, and possessing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).