A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal law regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
The three-count Indictment named Kevin Patrick Brown Jr., 35, of the West View neighborhood of Pittsburgh as the sole defendant. According to the Indictment, in and around August of 2019, Brown used, persuaded, induced, enticed, and coerced a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of such conduct.
The Indictment also charges Brown with receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material in August 2019 and October 2021, respectively. These charges are a stark reminder of the darker side of human nature and the devastating impact that such crimes can have on the victims and their families.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. This case highlights the importance of swift and severe punishment for those who engage in such heinous crimes.
Assistant United States Attorney Kelly M. Locher is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment. The thorough and meticulous work of law enforcement agencies is crucial in bringing perpetrators to justice and protecting the vulnerable members of our society.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. As the case against Kevin Brown Jr. progresses, it is essential to remember that the justice system is designed to ensure that all individuals are held accountable for their actions, and that the rights of both the accused and the victims are protected.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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