Media Summary: According to an affidavit, the investigation began in January when a task force received multiple reports of a Kik user uploading ... Joshua Pearson, now 23, was a teenager when some of the alleged sexual assaults took place at Open Gate Church of God. The U.S. Attorney's Office said Austin Pittman used AI to take images of real children and create child sexual abuse material.

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According to an affidavit, the investigation began in January when a task force received multiple reports of a Kik user uploading ... Joshua Pearson, now 23, was a teenager when some of the alleged sexual assaults took place at Open Gate Church of God. The U.S. Attorney's Office said Austin Pittman used AI to take images of real children and create child sexual abuse material. Nicole Kiefer reported the alleged assault to investigators in December 2022. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — John Thorpe, accused of conspiring with suspended Charleston County Magistrate Judge James ... Streaming now at Cook County prosecutors also linked Arthur

The 28-year-old's case is now being bound over to Franklin County Common Tajuan Antonio Smith, 44, who is also charged in the case, remains at large.

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Hilliard man pleads guilty to using AI to create child sexual abuse material

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Hilliard man charged with possession, production of AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Hilliard man charged with possession, production of AI-generated child sexual abuse material

According to an affidavit, the investigation began in January when a task force received multiple reports of a Kik user uploading ...

Columbus man accused of raping underage girls at Hilliard church pleads not guilty

Columbus man accused of raping underage girls at Hilliard church pleads not guilty

Joshua Pearson, now 23, was a teenager when some of the alleged sexual assaults took place at Open Gate Church of God.

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Man admits to secretly recording children

Man admits to secretly recording children

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Hilliard man sentenced after using AI to create child sexual abuse material

Hilliard man sentenced after using AI to create child sexual abuse material

The U.S. Attorney's Office said Austin Pittman used AI to take images of real children and create child sexual abuse material.

Former Hilliard teacher pleads not guilty to charges in alleged sexual relationship with student

Former Hilliard teacher pleads not guilty to charges in alleged sexual relationship with student

Nicole Kiefer reported the alleged assault to investigators in December 2022.

Texas man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting minor in Ohio after online gaming encounter

Texas man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting minor in Ohio after online gaming encounter

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John Thorpe pleads guilty to charges, agrees to testify against Judge James Gosnell

John Thorpe pleads guilty to charges, agrees to testify against Judge James Gosnell

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — John Thorpe, accused of conspiring with suspended Charleston County Magistrate Judge James ...

Columbus man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting, sextorting at least 25 victims

Columbus man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting, sextorting at least 25 victims

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Man found guilty of killing 21-year-old Diamond Turner, dumping body in Chicago alley in 2017

Man found guilty of killing 21-year-old Diamond Turner, dumping body in Chicago alley in 2017

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Man accused of sexually assaulting girls at Hilliard church

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Former Hilliard man charged with allegedly trying to buy young girl for sex

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Hilliard man accused in sexual assault incident at western Franklin County apartments

Hilliard man accused in sexual assault incident at western Franklin County apartments

The 28-year-old's case is now being bound over to Franklin County Common

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