Alan Piwowar, Child Pornography, Indiana 2023

A Highland, Indiana man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a horrific child pornography case.

Alan Piwowar, 34, was sentenced to serve a total of 360 months in prison, 15 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to production and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.

According to his plea agreement, in October 2008, Piwowar knowingly caused a 2-year-old child in his custody, care, or supervisory control to engage in sexually explicit conduct and took photographs. Piwowar admitted that he touched the child with the intent to sexually arouse or gratify himself.

In April 2018, Piwowar also possessed depictions of other minors under the age of 18 being caused to engage in sexually explicit acts with adults. After learning he was under investigation for child pornography offenses, Piwowar sought to destroy evidence of his crimes.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jill R. Koster.

Piwowar's sentence is a result of his admission to the production and possession of child pornography, a crime that carries severe penalties. The sentence handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen reflects the seriousness of Piwowar's crimes and the harm caused to the victims.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting children from exploitation and abuse. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney's Office will continue to work together to bring perpetrators of child pornography to justice.

Alan Piwowar, 34, of Highland, Indiana, was sentenced to serve a total of 360 months in prison, 15 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution.

Defendant: Alan Piwowar

Criminal Charges: Production and possession of child pornography

City and State: Highland, Indiana

Date: Not specified, but case dates back to 2008 and 2018

Sentence: 360 months in prison, 15 years of supervised release, and $50,000 in restitution

Dollar Amounts: $50,000 in restitution

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/highland-indiana-man-sentenced-30-years-prison