BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore man has admitted to a horrifying pattern of abuse against a child. Zachary Anthony Campbell, 33, pleaded guilty today to two counts of sexually exploiting a minor, a case that exposes the dark underbelly of child predation. The details are sickening, and the Grimy Times doesn’t shy away from reporting the full extent of the depravity.
According to court documents, Campbell subjected an 11-year-old victim to repeated sexual abuse. The crimes occurred on multiple occasions throughout 2023 and 2024. In October 2023 and February 2024, Campbell callously recorded himself sexually abusing the victim while the child was asleep. This wasn’t a one-time lapse in judgment; it was a calculated and repeated act of exploitation.
But the abuse didn’t stop there. Campbell also installed a hidden camera in a bathroom, surreptitiously filming the victim undressing on five separate occasions. These recordings were then saved on his phone, a digital collection of unspeakable acts. The sheer premeditation and technological component of this crime highlight the evolving dangers facing children today.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, Kelly O. Hayes, announced the guilty plea alongside representatives from the FBI, Baltimore Police Department (BPD), and Towson University Police Department (TUPD). This was a coordinated effort, a testament to the dedication of law enforcement to dismantle these predatory networks. Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno of the FBI and Commissioner Richard Worley of the BPD were key players in bringing Campbell to justice.
Campbell now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, with a potential maximum of 60 years. Upon release, he will be subject to a lifetime of supervised release. While no sentence can truly undo the harm inflicted upon the victim, this conviction sends a clear message: those who prey on children will be held accountable. This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a national initiative dedicated to combating child sexual exploitation. Information on the initiative can be found at justice.gov/psc.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul E. Budlow is prosecuting the federal case, and U.S. Attorney Hayes commended the tireless work of the FBI, BPD, and TUPD. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as sentencing information becomes available. Resources for internet safety education are available at justice.gov/psc. For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, visit justice.gov/usao-md.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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