A New Oxford couple accused of taking pornographic pictures of an infant and then distributing those images over the Internet.
New Oxford couple charged with producing child pornography
A New Oxford couple accused of taking pornographic pictures of an infant and then distributing those images over the Internet was federally charged Thursday.
Michael Strausbaugh and his wife, Rebecca Strausbaugh, ages 30 and 31 respectively, were both charged with production of child pornography. Michael Strausbaugh was also charged with distribution and possession of child pornography.
A Canadian individual, whom authorities have not named, was arrested for allegedly trading images containing child pornography with Michael Strausbaugh, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release. Michael Strausbaugh allegedly took pornographic photographs of an infant, who at the time was less than 1 year old, and distributed the images over the Internet, according to the release.
The Strausbaughs were arrested Friday. U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser ordered the couple to be detained at a hearing Wednesday.
If convicted, Michael Strausbaugh faces a mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison. Rebecca Strausbaugh faces a 15-year mandatory minimum prison sentence.
Anyone with information related to this case should call the U.S. Postal Inspector Michael Corricelli at 257-5581.
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