PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of Possession of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
Troy D. Arnold, age 57, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Robert J. Colville on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that on or about August 15, 2022, Arnold possessed material depicting the sexual exploitation of minors, including images of prepubescent minors or minors who had not attained 12 years of age.
Judge Colville scheduled sentencing for December 6, 2023. The law provides for a total sentence of not more than 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Carl J. Spindler is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Troy D. Arnold.
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