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Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
Sean J. Barner, a former Lawrence County resident, has been sentenced to 48 months imprisonment, followed by 12 years of supervised release, on his conviction of possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak imposed the sentence on Barner, 38, formerly of New Bedford, Pennsylvania.
According to information presented to the court, Barner unlawfully possessed thousands of photographs and videos depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Barner obtained the files through a peer-to-peer file sharing network, where he also made files available for others to download.
Assistant United States Attorney Lee J. Karl prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
The Pennsylvania State Police conducted the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Barner.
Law enforcement officials are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in these heinous crimes are crucial in preventing further harm to our communities.
The case serves as a reminder that the possession and distribution of child pornography is a serious crime that carries severe consequences.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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