A Sellersburg man was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison and a lifetime supervised release for transporting and possessing child pornography, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
William Travis Brown, 39, was convicted of those charges by a federal jury July 23 before Judge David Frank Hamilton in Indianapolis.
Investigators reportedly discovered more than 1,000 images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of minors after a search at Brown’s rented house in Georgetown. A computer and CDs were seized from the home.
According to federal authorities, Brown used the Internet to chat and trade images with others. Under the federal system, Brown must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence.
The case was part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The case against Brown was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven D. DeBrota, of the Southern District of Indiana, and trial attorney Bonnie L. Kane, of the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section. It was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Indiana State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
More information about Project Safe Childhood is available at www.projectsafechildhood.gov
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Sellersburg man sentenced to 20 years for child porn
William T. Brown, 39, arrested following search of Georgetown home
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
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Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
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JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
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Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
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Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
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Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
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He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
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Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
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TARC OKs rate increases
Contrary to its monetary situation, the amount of people riding the public transit system has increased about 10 percent, Barker said.
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Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
