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North Pekin Man Arrested for Child Pornography
A North Pekin man is facing severe penalties after being charged with soliciting an obscene visual depiction of a minor and distribution of child pornography, according to federal authorities. Larry Daniel Saal, 53, of North Pekin, Ill., was indicted on September 21, 2021, for his alleged involvement in these crimes.
The indictment alleges that Saal knowingly solicited material that contains an obscene visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and knowingly distributed child pornography in Tazwell County and elsewhere in the Central District of Illinois. If convicted, Saal could face up to 20-year terms of imprisonment for each count, a $250,000 fine, and up to a lifetime term of supervised release.
Saal is currently in the custody of the United States Marshal Service. The charge stems from an investigation by the Washington Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Hollingshead-Cook is representing the government in the prosecution.
The case against Saal is part of Project Safe Childhood, a Department of Justice initiative aimed at combating the exploitation of children through the Internet. This program, led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.
Members of the public are reminded that an indictment is merely an accusation; the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The community is encouraged to report any suspicious activity related to child exploitation to the authorities.
The investigation and prosecution of Saal’s case are a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies and the federal government in protecting children from exploitation. If convicted, Saal’s actions could have severe consequences for not only himself but also the victims involved.
For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspected cases of child exploitation to the authorities immediately.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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