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New York Post
15-06-2025
- New York Post
Michigan man sentenced for massive child pornography collection purchased some files while stationed at Guantanamo Bay
Apparently five warnings wasn't enough. 4 A Michigan man was sentenced to five years in prison for his gargatuan collection of child pornography. Getty Images A Michigan miscreant was jailed for collecting more than 40,000 images and videos of child pornography, including files he admitted were purchased while he was stationed at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. David Mark Bartels, 38, was sentenced to to five years in prison and ordered to pay $63,000 in restitution on Friday. Advertisement He originally pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography by a person employed by the armed forces outside of the US in January, according to court documents, which did not provide details about his exact role at the naval base. 4 David Mark Bartels said he purchased some of the recovered files of child pornography while stationed at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. issaronow – A five-terabyte hard drive Bartels owned held approximately 41,026 images and videos of child sexual abuse materials relating to 285 known victims, federal prosecutors said. The content was all stashed in a file titled '\NSFW\Nope\Dont open\You were Warned\Deeper\.' Advertisement Officials asserted that Bartels used the Tor browser, which masks online traffic, to scan the dark web and access the illicit content. 4 The Tor browser blocks online traffic and creates virtually guaranteed anonymity. sharafmaksumov – The case was investigated as part of the Project Safe Childhood initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the abuse and sexual exploitation of children. Advertisement Feds have prosecuted a slew of other creepers as part of the project over the years. 4 Bartels was prosecuted as part of the Department of Justice's Project Safe Childhood. boonchuay1970 – In January, one Missouri man faced up to three decades in prison after he was caught trying to record a 15-year-old girl while she took a bath in her home. In May 2023, a former Pennsylvania state trooper pleaded guilty after he was caught possessing a mountain of child pornography, specifically containing images of prepubescent minors
CBS News
14-06-2025
- CBS News
Michigan man sentenced for buying child pornography while stationed at Guantanamo Bay
A 38-year-old Michigan man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to purchasing collections of child pornography while employed at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. According to court documents, David Mark Bartels of White Cloud pleaded guilty in January 2025 to one count of possession of child pornography by a person employed by the armed forces outside of the U.S. Bartels was sentenced Friday to five years in prison and ordered to pay $63,000 in restitution. Federal prosecutors say a forensic review of a five-terabyte hard drive taken from Bartels revealed tens of thousands of child pornography files in a folder called "\NSFW\Nope\Dont open\You were Warned\Deeper\." The files allegedly included 1,500 videos and images of 285 known victims. Bartels, officials allege, used the Tor browser, which allowed him to browse the dark web and access child pornography. NCIS Resident Agency Guantanamo Bay investigated the case, which was prosecuted as part of the Department of Justice's Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide effort launched in May 2006 to combat abuse and child sexual exploitation.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Muhlenberg County man sentenced to 5 years for child exploitation offense
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Court officials say a Muhlenberg County man was sentenced on June 10 to five years in federal prison for distribution of child pornography. According to court documents, James Matthew Rosenkranz, 41, was sentenced to five years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for one count of distribution of child pornography. There is no parole in the federal system. The case was investigated by the FBI Owensboro Resident Office. Father of child that died after gunshot incident allegedly doesn't make court appearance Officials say this case was 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. For more information about internet safety education, please visit this website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Lanoka Harbor man, a former school principal, admits to possession of child pornography
TRENTON – A Lanoka Harbor man and former school principal admitted to possessing child pornography images after being previously convicted of sexual offenses involving minors, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. John Mangan, 78, of Lanoka Harbor, pleaded guilty in Trenton federal court June 9 after being charged with one count of possession of child pornography, Habba said. On Oct. 29, 2024, agents with Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, executed a search warrant at Mangan's residence in Lanoka Harbor and found an electronic device containing over 250 images of children being sexually abused, according to court documents. Mangan was previously convicted of sexual offenses involving minors, including a New Jersey conviction for sexual assault against a minor, for conduct that occurred while Mangan was a school principal. He also had a prior federal conviction for possession of child pornography. Because Mangan has been previously convicted of certain qualifying offenses, the count of possession of child pornography carries an enhanced mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000, Habba said. Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21. Habba said this case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorneys' Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims, Habba said. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Lanoka Harbor man, former principal, admits to having child porn
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Lanoka Harbor man, a former school principal, admits to possession of child pornography
TRENTON – A Lanoka Harbor man and former school principal admitted to possessing child pornography images after being previously convicted of sexual offenses involving minors, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. John Mangan, 78, of Lanoka Harbor, pleaded guilty in Trenton federal court June 9 after being charged with one count of possession of child pornography, Habba said. On Oct. 29, 2024, agents with Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, executed a search warrant at Mangan's residence in Lanoka Harbor and found an electronic device containing over 250 images of children being sexually abused, according to court documents. Mangan was previously convicted of sexual offenses involving minors, including a New Jersey conviction for sexual assault against a minor, for conduct that occurred while Mangan was a school principal. He also had a prior federal conviction for possession of child pornography. Because Mangan has been previously convicted of certain qualifying offenses, the count of possession of child pornography carries an enhanced mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000, Habba said. Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21. Habba said this case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorneys' Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims, Habba said. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Lanoka Harbor man, former principal, admits to having child porn
