Child Pornography Charges in Ohio
Men from Mansfield and Perry were indicted in federal court on child pornography charges. Christopher Coffer, 41, of Mansfield, and Anthony V. Coladangelo, 50, of Perry, are accused of participating in the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography.
Coffer was charged with knowingly transporting, shipping, receiving, distributing, reproducing for distribution, and possession of visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. According to the indictment, Coffer knowingly received and distributed numerous computer files that contained visual depictions of real minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. This took place between May 15, 2016, and February 22, 2018.
The indictment also charges that on or about April 4, 2018, Coffer possessed a computer that contained child pornography. If convicted, Coffer’s sentence will be determined by the court after reviewing factors unique to this case, including his prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation.
Coladangelo was charged with receipt and distribution of visual depictions of real minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and possession of child pornography. According to the indictment, Coladangelo knowingly received and distributed numerous computer files that contained visual depictions of real minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. This took place between January 7, 2019, and February 24, 2019.
The indictment also charges that on or about April 16, 2019, Coladangelo knowingly possessed a computer that contained an image of child pornography. At least one image involved in the offense involved a prepubescent minor or a minor who had not attained 12 years of age. If convicted, Coladangelo’s sentence will also be determined by the court after reviewing the factors mentioned earlier.
The cases were investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The cases are being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Danielle K. Angeli, Brian Deckert, and Michael A. Sullivan. An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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