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SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Mr. Scallon, a longtime Rusk High School English and drama instructor, was charged with possession of more than 150 images and trading in child pornography. According to information presented in court, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Scallon's residence July 6, 2007. A personal computer was seized at that time. Forensic analysis of the computer revealed visual depictions of minors involved in sexually explicit conduct. Mr. Scallon was indicted March 4 for possession and distribution of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors. On Aug. 29, 2007, he was charged with distributing computer files containing child pornography and possessed a personal computer with a hard disk containing the sexual explicit material, the indictment stated. The distribution charge will be dismissed because of his plea agreement, Mr. Baldwin said. Sentencing date has not been set. Mr. Scallon faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. He was represented in court by Keith Brown of Sherman. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Baldwin is the prosecuting attorney. This case is part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC). In February 2006, the Department of Justice created Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. The U. S. Attorneys offices, Project Safe Childhood, marshals, federal, state and local resources have banded together to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as identify and rescue victims. For information about Project Safe Childhood, visit www.projectsafechildhood. gov. This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Secret Service and the Longview Police Department. |
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