Dylan T. Flanigan, Possession of Child Pornography, Ohio 2022

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Lorain Man Receives Over 14-Year Sentence for Child Pornography

CLEVELAND, OH – In a shocking turn of events, Dylan T. Flanigan, 49, of Lorain, Ohio, was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Donald C. Nugent for possession of child pornography.

According to court documents, law enforcement investigators executed a search warrant at Flanigan’s Lorain residence in February 2019 after receiving information that he was in possession of child pornography.

During the search, investigators found multiple electronic devices that, upon examination, contained hundreds of images and more than 70 videos of child pornography.

The case was investigated by the Brunswick Police Department and the Cleveland FBI. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael A. Sullivan, Kathryn Gaughan Andrachik, and Margaret A. Kane prosecuted the case.

Flanigan’s guilty plea and subsequent sentencing serve as a stark reminder of the serious consequences of possessing and distributing child pornography. The Lorain man’s actions have left a lasting impact on the community and those affected by his crimes.

The exact criminal charges against Dylan T. Flanigan were possession of child pornography. He was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison on September 7, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio.