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Pittsburgh Man Sentenced for Child Pornography
A suburban Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for distributing child pornographic images. Scott Kaercher, 28, of Pittsburgh, PA (Whitehall) was handed down a 60-month sentence and 10 years of supervised release on his conviction of distribution of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor.
According to evidence presented in court, Kaercher was a member of an online group called ‘Anything Goes’ on the LIVEME application. The group shared an interest in child pornography, and Kaercher’s online activities caught the attention of the FBI. An undercover employee engaged in an online chat with Kaercher, who indicated he had a sexual interest in children.
On December 10, 2019, Kaercher uploaded a child pornography video to the members of Anything Goes. A subsequent search warrant resulted in the recovery of Kaercher’s mobile phone, which contained thousands of images of child pornography, including images of prepubescent children and sadistic and masochistic conduct.
Assistant United States Attorney Lee J. Karl prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Kaercher.
United States District Judge W. Scott Hardy revoked Kaercher’s bond and ordered that he be taken into custody to begin his sentence. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of online safety and the consequences of engaging in such heinous crimes.
The successful prosecution of Kaercher is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies in combating child exploitation and online crimes. The Grimy Times will continue to report on such cases, shedding light on the dark corners of the internet and bringing perpetrators to justice.
The case number is not available at this time. The Grimy Times will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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