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Cincinnati Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation
A disturbing case of child exploitation has come to light in Cincinnati, Ohio. Scott Surgener, 43, of Cincinnati, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to sexually exploiting a minor.
According to court documents, from April 2018 through July 2019, Surgener engaged in sexually explicit conduct with a minor in his home for the purpose of taking pictures and videos of the sexual abuse.
The pictures and videos were taken in Surgener’s residence while the victim, who was younger than 13, was in his care at child sleepovers. In total, the defendant produced 28 videos and images of the exploitation.
Surgener was charged by a federal criminal complaint in October 2019 and has remained in custody since. The parties involved in his case are recommending a sentence of 20 years in prison.
David M. DeVillers, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Chris Hoffman, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cincinnati Division; Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey and Springdale Police Chief Thomas Wells announced the plea entered into today before U.S. District Judge Susan J. Dlott.
Assistant United States Attorney Kyle J. Healey is representing the United States in this case. The case highlights the importance of vigilance in protecting our children from predators.
The case is a stark reminder that child exploitation is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for the victims and their families.
The recommended sentence of 20 years in prison is a significant step towards justice for the victim and their loved ones.
The community is urged to remain vigilant in reporting any suspicious activity that may indicate child exploitation.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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