Paul G. Fox, Child Pornography, Ohio 2013

Child predator Paul G. Fox, 48, of Franklin, Ohio, was sentenced to 144 months in prison for possession of more than 600 images of child pornography.

In a disturbing case, Fox was found to have knowingly received multiple images and videos depicting violence or sadistic conduct involving children under 12 years old.

According to court documents, the investigation began with a referral from the Queensland Police in Australia regarding images posted on a Russian image board indicating the exchange of images of child exploitation, with information pointing to Fox.

HSI and Franklin Police obtained a search warrant for Fox's house on January 9, 2013, where they seized computer storage media and a computer. A forensic analysis of the computer by the Secret Service showed that Fox possessed more than 600 images.

Fox pleaded guilty on April 24, 2013, to one count of receipt of child pornography. After serving his prison term, Fox will be under court supervision for the rest of his life and must register as a sex offender anywhere he lives, works or goes to school.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse.

U.S. Attorney Carter M. Stewart commended the investigation by HSI and ICAC, as well as the Regional Electronics and Computer Investigations (RECI), for their role in bringing Fox to justice.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/twelve-year-sentence-franklin-man-who-purchased-sadistic-images-child-pornography