Robert William Bauer, Child Sexual Abuse Material, Pennsylvania 2024

A Millvale resident has been charged with transporting and possessing child sexual abuse material.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Robert William Bauer, 65, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal law regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

According to the indictment, on or about February 23, 2024, Bauer knowingly transported child sexual abuse material via interstate commerce. The indictment further alleges that, on or about November 13, 2025, Bauer knowingly possessed material depicting child sexual abuse.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $500,000, 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.

Assistant United States Attorney Kelly M. Locher is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to the indictment.

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.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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