James Crossan, Child Pornography, Delaware 2022

A Newark, Delaware resident was sentenced to six years in prison for receiving child pornography over the internet. Chief U.S. District Judge Leonard P. Stark pronounced the sentence on February 25, 2022.

According to court documents, James Crossan, 24, sought out minors on social media platforms such as Instagram and fostered abusive relationships with them both online and via text message. For multiple years, Crossan engaged in grooming tactics including complimenting victims, offering to send them gifts, expressing a desire to meet in person, discussing sexual acts, and requesting photographs of victims.

Crossan used aggressive and manipulative tactics to coerce minors to create and send child pornography to him. Crossan’s exploitation harmed multiple minor victims across the country.

U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss stated, ‘My office’s message for individuals who chose to prey upon and sexually exploit innocent children has been consistent – our federal law enforcement partners will use every available resource to find you. Protecting innocent children is a priority for my office, and you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.’

Assistant U.S. Attorney Carly Hudson prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the FBI Baltimore’s Wilmington Resident Agency.

The FBI and their local, state, and federal partners work tirelessly to investigate and bring to justice individuals engaged in the exploitation and sexual abuse of children. Parents and caretakers are encouraged to report anything suspicious to 1-800-CALL-FBI and visit FBI.gov for more information about the threat of child predators.

Defendant: James Crossan

Criminal Charges: Receiving Child Pornography

City, State: Newark, Delaware

Date: February 25, 2022

Sentence: Six years in prison

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