In a shocking case of child exploitation, Todd R. German, a 51-year-old fire service instructor from Richwood, Ohio, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for possessing over 10,000 images and 222 videos of child pornography.
German, who worked at the Delaware Career Center, was arrested after a thumb drive containing hundreds of images of child pornography was found in his desk in March 2012. An investigation led by the FBI and Delaware County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a massive collection of child pornography, with victims from at least 17 different states and 7 different countries.
German pleaded guilty in March 2013 to one count of possession of child pornography. The sentence was handed down by Senior U.S. District Judge Peter C. Economus, with U.S. Attorney Carter M. Stewart and FBI Special Agent Kevin R. Cornelius commending the investigation and prosecution of the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Deborah A. Solove wrote in a memorandum filed with the court: ‘He basically had the American dream in every aspect of his life — a long marriage, children, grandchildren, health, a meaningful career, respect of community, home ownership, and material possessions. Although he has lost much of that through his actions that led to this case, he appears to be working on the child pornography issues and says he is grateful to have the opportunity to try address these issues that have troubled him throughout his life.’
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Led by the U.S. Attorneys Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims.
German’s sentence is a harsh reminder of the consequences of child pornography possession and the importance of protecting children from online exploitation.
Defendant: Todd R. German
Criminal Charges: Possession of child pornography
City and State: Richwood, Ohio
Date: March 2012 (arrest), March 2013 (sentencing)
Sentence: 48 months in prison
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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