Former Manhattan City Attorney Charged with Child Porn in Kansas

WICHITA, KAN. – In a shocking turn of events, a former city attorney of Manhattan has pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges.

Bill Raymond, 55, of Andover, Kan., pleaded guilty to three counts of transporting child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography. Raymond admitted that he emailed child pornography to himself using a cellular telephone and a computer on Nov. 9, 2014, Feb. 28, 2015, and May 17, 2015. He also admitted that on July 30, 2015, he possessed child pornography.

The crimes occurred in Butler and Riley counties. Raymond became the city attorney in Manhattan after serving as an assistant county counselor in Sedgwick County.

U.S. Attorney Tom Beall commended the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart for their work on the case.

Sentencing is set for Nov. 6. Raymond faces not less than five years and not more than 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on each distribution count, and up to 10 years and a fine up to $250,000 on the possession count.

Raymond’s guilty plea marks a significant blow to the community, highlighting the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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