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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
Orlando, Florida – In a disturbing case of child exploitation, William A. Harvey (50, DeLand) has pleaded guilty to producing child pornography.
According to court documents, Harvey produced child pornography at his residence on May 5, 2014. His victim was a 16-year-old autistic girl. Harvey took several photographs of the victim engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
The girl told another individual the next day what had happened. Law enforcement was contacted and a state search warrant was executed on May 29, 2014. During the execution of the search warrant, officers found a computer and an external hard drive in Harvey’s bedroom. A subsequent forensic examination of the computer and hard drive revealed 20 pornographic images of the victim.
The victim stated that Harvey had used a purple camera to take the photographs of her. That camera was also found during the search.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, and the DeLand Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg.
Harvey faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years, up to 30 years, in federal prison, and a potential life term of supervision. His sentencing hearing has been scheduled for June 11, 2015.
This is another case 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.
Harvey was indicted on December 23, 2014. The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of child exploitation and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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