Ryan Antrim, Child Pornography Distribution, Pennsylvania 2019

An Allentown man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing, receiving, and possessing child pornography.

Ryan Antrim, 29, was handed the sentence by United States District Court Judge Edward G. Smith on February 15, 2019 in Philadelphia.

According to court documents, Antrim used Kik Messenger to join a group focused on the sexual abuse of children. He distributed various images and videos, and also received sexually explicit images of young children under the age of 12.

Antrim pleaded guilty to all charges in February 2019.

“Antrim took part in a repugnant online community that glorified the sexual exploitation of children,” said U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain. “Distributing sexually explicit videos and photos of young children is reprehensible behavior that demands swift justice.”

The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Sherri A. Stephan.

Ryan Antrim is being held at a federal prison for a period of 20 years and will be on lifetime supervised release. The exact date of his release is not specified.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/allentown-man-sentenced-20-years-prison-distribution-receipt-and-possession-child