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Child Pornography Scandal Rocks Pennsylvania Turnpike
A shocking case of child pornography production has come to light in Pennsylvania, involving a retired Turnpike employee. John S. Longo, 57, a Jeannette resident, pleaded guilty to a charge of production of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor.
In a disturbing turn of events, Longo was accused of requesting another adult to produce and send him digital images depicting the sexual exploitation of a 12-year-old child victim. The images included those produced on January 30, 2010, by the other adult.
The case was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security and the Pennsylvania State Police, who worked tirelessly to bring Longo to justice. Assistant United States Attorney Carolyn J. Bloch is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
Longo’s guilty plea was accepted by United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer in federal court. The judge scheduled sentencing for January 22, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 30 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines will determine the actual sentence imposed upon Longo, taking into account the seriousness of the offense and his prior criminal history, if any. Pending sentencing, the court ordered Longo to be detained.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of child pornography production. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
John S. Longo’s actions have left a community in shock and outrage. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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