Dane Scott Mihlon, Child Pornography, Virginia 2015

RICHMOND, Va. – In a shocking turn of events, Dane Scott Mihlon, 25, of King George County, Va., has pleaded guilty to using his cellular phone to entice minors from across the country to produce child pornography.

According to court documents, Mihlon was charged in a criminal information on October 2, 2014, with a single count of enticement of a minor, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b). He faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment when he is sentenced on January 14, 2015.

In a statement of facts filed with his plea agreement, Mihlon admitted to contacting 6 juvenile females through various cellular phone applications and enticing or attempting to entice them to produce sexually explicit pictures of themselves and send them to him over the internet. His victims ranged in age from 12 to 16 years old and were located across the country.

On one occasion, Mihlon convinced a 15-year-old victim living in Oregon to produce and send him over the internet at least five sexually explicit pictures.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Erik S. Siebert is prosecuting the case on behalf of the United States.

A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:14-cr-098.

Mihlon’s guilty plea marks a significant victory for law enforcement in the fight against child pornography. His sentencing is scheduled for January 14, 2015, at which time he will face the possibility of life imprisonment.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of child pornography and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.

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