Andrew Joseph Vinyard, Attempted Production of Child Pornography, Michigan 2024

A 25-year prison sentence has been handed down to Andrew Joseph Vinyard, 43, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, for his role in attempting to produce child pornography.

According to court documents, in November 2019, Vinyard began offering two 14-year-old victims 'modeling opportunities' and money in exchange for sex. The victims' parents contacted authorities, leading to an undercover operation where Vinyard was caught attempting to purchase sex acts and explicit photos from a 14-year-old girl.

Vinyard was sentenced by United States District Judge Laurie Michelson following his guilty plea in June of this year.

The case was investigated by the officers of the Huron Township Police Department and special agents of the FBI.

United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison praised the sentence, stating, 'Today's sentence reaffirms our office's commitment to protecting the most vulnerable and defenseless members of our community – children.'

The FBI's Detroit Field Office also released a statement, stating, 'Protecting children from dangerous, serial child predators like Andrew Vinyard is a priority for our office.'

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Eaton Brown.

Andrew Joseph Vinyard's exact criminal charges include attempted production of child pornography. He was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.

Ypsilanti, Michigan, on June 25, 2024, was the site of the sentencing.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/prior-convicted-felon-sentenced-25-years-federal-prison-attempting-produce-child