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A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars for his role in a sickening online child exploitation ring. Bradley D. Hounsell, 44, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was handed down the lengthy prison term on May 14, 2026, after being found guilty of using the internet to coerce and entice a minor in the Philippines to engage in unlawful sexual conduct.
According to court documents, Hounsell used an online social media platform to pay an individual in the Philippines for sexually explicit images and videos of children. The disturbing scheme unfolded in November 2023, when Hounsell asked the individual to have a 13-year-old girl pose in sexually suggestive positions in exchange for payment. He even offered to pay for a video of the individual penetrating the child’s genitals.
Law enforcement recovered a video and other evidence of Hounsell’s criminal conduct from his phone during a warrant-authorized search of his home in Wisconsin. The video depicted an adult sexually abusing a nude child. Hounsell was employed as a corrections officer at the time of his arrest.
Hounsell’s sentence will be followed by seven years of supervised release. His crimes are a stark reminder of the dangers of online exploitation and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The case serves as a warning to those who would seek to exploit and harm children online.
The investigation into Hounsell’s crimes was a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies in the United States and the Philippines. His sentencing is a significant victory for justice and a testament to the tireless work of investigators who brought him to justice.
Source: Department of Justice
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