A former Lake City, Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty to violating federal laws related to the sexual exploitation of children.
William Joseph Leuschen, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children before United States District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter.
According to the court, from May 2020 to February 2022, Leuschen received and possessed images depicting prepubescent minors, some as young as infants and toddlers, engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
As part of his plea, Leuschen agreed to a sentence of 15 years in jail to be followed by ten years of supervised release.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The law provides for a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.
Judge Baxter scheduled sentencing for April 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Erie County Detectives Bureau, and the Erie County Adult Probation and Parole Department conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Leuschen.
Defendant: William Joseph Leuschen
Criminal Charges: Violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children
City and State: Lake City, Pennsylvania
Date: May 2020 to February 2022 (crime date)
Sentence: 15 years in jail, followed by ten years of supervised release
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 (fine)
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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