Darren Johnson, Possessing, Distributing Child Pornography, Pennsylvania 2023

Beaver Falls Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Child Pornography

A 44-year-old man from Beaver Falls has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in child pornography, according to a recent federal court decision.

Darren Johnson was convicted of possession and distribution of child pornography, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced on today.

Johnson knowingly distributed visual depictions of a minor on March 22, 2013 and March 28, 2013, using any means and facility of interstate and foreign commerce, including by computer. The production of such visual depictions involved the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

On April 26, 2013, Johnson knowingly possessed visual depictions, namely, visual images in individuals computer files, the production of which involved the use of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Johnson possessed approximately 300,000 images of child pornography.

United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak imposed the sentence of 124 months imprisonment, to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release.

Assistant United States Attorney Amy L. Johnston prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. U.S. Attorney Hickton commended the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Johnson.

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