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Ian C. Froelich, a 21-year-old from Green Bay, Wisconsin, has been charged with producing child pornography. On December 31, 2025, Froelich allegedly caused a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of creating a visual depiction of that conduct. The indictment was unsealed on July 2, 2026. If convicted, Froelich faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison and up to 30 years behind bars.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Green Bay and Atlanta. Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble will prosecute the case. Froelich’s indictment is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse launched by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2006.
The production of child pornography is a serious crime that carries severe penalties. If convicted, Froelich will not only face a lengthy prison sentence but also a significant fine and lifetime supervised release. He will also be required to register as a sex offender under state and federal law.
The U.S. Department of Justice is committed to protecting children from exploitation and abuse. Project Safe Childhood is an important initiative that brings together federal, state, and local resources to identify and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: Wisconsin
- Location: WI
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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