Peng Chanthalangsy, Child Pornography, Arkansas 2017
Child pornography is a growing concern in Arkansas as evidenced by the recent case of Peng Chanthalangsy.
A 37-year-old Rogers man has been sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography. Chanthalangsy was found guilty of Receipt of Child Pornography after a search warrant was executed at his residence in March 2017.
The Rogers Police Department, while investigating a drug trafficking organization, seized numerous computers and electronic devices. Law enforcement located approximately 2000 images of minors engaged in sexual explicit conduct, some of which depicted minors as young as toddlers.
The case was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and the Rogers Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Dustin Roberts prosecuted the case for the United States.
Chanthalangsy was indicted by a federal grand jury in April 2017 and entered a guilty plea in August 2017. He will serve 92 months in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release.
As the case highlights, child pornography is a serious crime that carries severe penalties. It is essential for law enforcement to work together to bring perpetrators to justice and protect our children.
Chanthalangsy's sentence serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
In a statement, Acting Special Agent in Charge of HSI New Orleans Thomas M. Annello said, 'HSI works every day with our state and local law enforcement partners to ensure the perpetrators of these despicable crimes are brought to justice.'
The case is a testament to the collaboration between law enforcement agencies in Arkansas to combat child exploitation.
Peng Chanthalangsy, 37, of Rogers, Arkansas, was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release on one count of Receipt of Child Pornography.
The Honorable Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Defendant: Peng Chanthalangsy
Criminal Charges: Receipt of Child Pornography
City and State: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Exact Date: March 2017
Sentence or Outcome: 92 months in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Arkansas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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