It was a shocking find: crudely made DVDs with images of grown men having sex with children as young as 12. Until this year, the men who bought those images faced little more than a slap on the wrist. But police in Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, decided for the first time during the summer to pursue criminal charges against three male customers in a country widely seen as much too lenient on child pornography.
The police campaign is largely the work of Kyoto's prefectural Governor, Keiji Yamada. During his fight for office two years ago, Mr Yamada pledged to roll out an ordinance banning the buying and possession of child porn – still legal under Japanese law, unless there is proven intent to sell or distribute. Even if the makers are arrested, the images circulate for years on the internet and in secondary markets.
Rapid City, ND
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to five years in prison suspended for one count of possession of child pornography.
29-year old Matthew Brandner will spend 180 days in the Pennington County Jail and be on probation for 5 years. 7th Circuit Court Judge Pfeifle says because Brandner has a low risk of re-offence, he sees no need for a penitentiary sentence.
Jonesboro, AR
Police have charged 37-year-old, Caleb Albrecht with two counts of engaging children and sexually explicit conduct for use in a visual or print medium.
The investigation is still going and police are concerned there may be more victims.
"Well I received a call on October 8th 2012 from a juvenile female on allegations of inappropriate photographs that was taken of the female child", said Rose.
The young woman claimed Albrecht took inappropriate pictures.
"As the investigation continued a search warrant was obtained for the suspect Caleb W Albrecht residence."
Police confiscated evidence from Albrecht's home including a desktop computer, laptop, digital camera, external hard drive and a cell phone.
Charlotte, NC
A Stanley man faces child pornography charges after authorities said they found inappropriate images and video of children at a Lincoln County home.
Sebastian Alexander Morris, 26, is charged with four counts of felony second-degree exploitation of a minor, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Lincoln officials said the arrest follows an investigation launched earlier this month when an undercover FBI agent reported receiving pornographic materials over the internet from Morris. The
A Stanley man faces child pornography charges after authorities said they found inappropriate images and video of children at a Lincoln County home.
Sebastian Alexander Morris, 26, is charged with four counts of felony second-degree exploitation of a minor, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Lincoln officials said the arrest follows an investigation launched earlier this month when an undercover FBI agent reported receiving pornographic materials over the internet from Morris. The FBI asked the sheriff’s office to investigate the situation further.
Houston, TX
A school district employee is facing child pornography charges.
Henry Hauffe, 63, has been charged with possession of child pornography.
Harris County sheriff's deputies said Hauffe made computer files containing explicit images of young girls available to others online.
Deputies said they seized several electronic items from his home and found images and videos of child pornography.
Investigators said they interviewed Hauffe and he admitted that he looked at the images and videos but said he didn't think he had done anything wrong.
Honolulu, HI
A Pahoa bed and breakfast owner suspected of producing and distributing child pornography was charged and made an appearance in federal court on Thursday.
29-year old Matthew Brandner will spend 180 days in the Pennington County Jail and be on probation for 5 years. 7th Circuit Court Judge Pfeifle says because Brandner has a low risk of re-offence, he sees no need for a penitentiary sentence.
Jonesboro, AR
Police have charged 37-year-old, Caleb Albrecht with two counts of engaging children and sexually explicit conduct for use in a visual or print medium.
The investigation is still going and police are concerned there may be more victims.
"Well I received a call on October 8th 2012 from a juvenile female on allegations of inappropriate photographs that was taken of the female child", said Rose.
The young woman claimed Albrecht took inappropriate pictures.
"As the investigation continued a search warrant was obtained for the suspect Caleb W Albrecht residence."
Police confiscated evidence from Albrecht's home including a desktop computer, laptop, digital camera, external hard drive and a cell phone.
Charlotte, NC
A Stanley man faces child pornography charges after authorities said they found inappropriate images and video of children at a Lincoln County home.
Sebastian Alexander Morris, 26, is charged with four counts of felony second-degree exploitation of a minor, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Lincoln officials said the arrest follows an investigation launched earlier this month when an undercover FBI agent reported receiving pornographic materials over the internet from Morris. The
A Stanley man faces child pornography charges after authorities said they found inappropriate images and video of children at a Lincoln County home.
Sebastian Alexander Morris, 26, is charged with four counts of felony second-degree exploitation of a minor, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Lincoln officials said the arrest follows an investigation launched earlier this month when an undercover FBI agent reported receiving pornographic materials over the internet from Morris. The FBI asked the sheriff’s office to investigate the situation further.
Houston, TX
A school district employee is facing child pornography charges.Henry Hauffe, 63, has been charged with possession of child pornography.
Harris County sheriff's deputies said Hauffe made computer files containing explicit images of young girls available to others online.
Deputies said they seized several electronic items from his home and found images and videos of child pornography.
Investigators said they interviewed Hauffe and he admitted that he looked at the images and videos but said he didn't think he had done anything wrong.
Honolulu, HI
A Pahoa bed and breakfast owner suspected of producing and distributing child pornography was charged and made an appearance in federal court on Thursday.
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