PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain
announced today that Peter Gilbert, 36, of Springfield, Pennsylvania, has been
arrested and charged with one count of manufacturing and attempting to
manufacture child pornography, and one count of distributing and attempting to
distribute child pornography. These charges arise out of Gilbert’s alleged
production of sexually explicit images of a child to whom he previously had
access and his distribution of those images to an undercover federal agent over
the Internet.
“Those who produce and disseminate child pornography pose a
serious threat to the safety of our youth and our communities,” said U.S.
Attorney McSwain. “Even in these trying times – especially in these trying
times – federal prosecutors will not rest in our constant efforts to protect
children. And I want to thank all of our law enforcement partners for
continuing to work together to protect the most vulnerable in our society.”
“Adults who use their access to children for their own
sexual gratification are both a danger and a disgrace,” said Michael J.
Driscoll, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Philadelphia Division. “The FBI
and our law enforcement partners will never stop working to put predators who
harm children behind bars. These are incredibly disturbing cases to
investigate, but each time we're able to step in and protect a child victim
from further sexual abuse, it's a good day.”
If convicted, Gilbert faces a statutory maximum sentence of
50 years’ incarceration with a 15 year mandatory minimum sentence of
imprisonment, a lifetime of supervised release, and a $500,000 fine.
The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, with assistance from Delaware County District Attorney
Detectives, the Springfield Township Police Department, Ridley Township Police
Department, Sharon Hill Police Department, Newtown Square Police Department,
and the Upper Darby Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant
United States Attorney Kelly Harrell.
An Indictment, Information or Criminal Complaint is an
accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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