A local resident is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.
Ashok Panigrahy, 53, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of violating federal law regarding the sexual exploitation of children, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced.
The crime took place on or about November 21-22, 2022, in the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Panigrahy knowingly possessed images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand scheduled sentencing for July 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
The law provides for a total sentence of not more than 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000.00, or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Heidi M. Grogan is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Homeland Security Investigations (Pittsburgh and Chicago) conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Panigrahy.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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