OKLAHOMA CITY – RICHARD SPILLANE, 30, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced today to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography, announced Robert J. Troester of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

According to a complaint filed on July 16, 2018, law enforcement officers determined that an internet user with an email address linked to Mr. Spillane was engaging in conversations and sharing photographs depicting children engaged in sexually explicit conduct on a network often used to receive and distribute child pornography.  Mr. Spillane was arrested on July 17, 2018, and has remained in federal custody since his arrest.

On August 7, 2018, a federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment charging Mr. Spillane with two counts of producing child pornography and four counts of knowingly receiving child pornography.  According to the indictment, between October 15, 2017, and July 17, 2018, Mr. Spillane photographed two minors, "John Doe #1" and "John Doe #2," engaging in sexually explicit conduct.  The indictment also alleged he received images via the internet on four specific days in June and July of 2018 that showed children engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

On October 31, 2018, Mr. Spillane pleaded guilty to Count 1 of the indictment and admitted he produced photographs of "John Doe #1" engaging in sexually explicit conduct and distributed them via the internet.

At a hearing this morning, U.S. District Judge Robin J. Cauthron sentenced Mr. Spillane to 30 years in prison—the maximum permitted by law.  The judge underscored the seriousness of the offense and the need to deter others from engaging in similar conduct.  The sentence includes five years of supervised release following Mr. Spillane’s imprisonment.  On April 30, the court will determine the amount of restitution Mr. Spillane will be required to pay to his victims.

This case is the result of an investigation by the FBI and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Julia E. Barry.  It is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.  Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section of the Department of Justice, 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.  For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

Reference is made to court records for further information. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – RICHARD SPILLANE, 30, of Oklahoma City, pleaded guilty today to producing child pornography, announced Robert J. Troester of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

According to a complaint filed on July 16, 2018, law enforcement officers determined that an internet user with an email address linked to Mr. Spillane was engaging in conversations and sharing photographs depicting children engaged in sexually explicit conduct on a network often used to receive and distribute child pornography.  Mr. Spillane was arrested on July 17, 2018, and has remained in federal custody since his arrest.

On August 7, 2018, a federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment charging Mr. Spillane with two counts of producing child pornography and four counts of knowingly receiving child pornography.  According to the indictment, between approximately October 15, 2017, and July 17, 2018, Mr. Spillane used two minors, "John Doe #1" and "John Doe #2," to produce photographs of the children engaging in sexually explicit conduct.  It is also alleged that he received images via the internet on four specific days in June and July of this year of children engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

At his guilty plea hearing this morning, Mr. Spillane admitted to producing photographs of "John Doe #1" engaging in sexually explicit conduct and distributing them via the internet.  At a sentencing hearing set for January 29, 2019, he faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to 30 years in prison, as well as a maximum $250,000 fine, along with a term of supervised release of at least five years and up to life.  He also must pay restitution to the victims of his conduct in an amount to be determined by the court at sentencing.

This case is the result of an investigation by the FBI and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Julia E. Barry.

Reference is made to court records for further information.

Oklahoma City – RICHARD SPILLANE, 30, of Oklahoma City, was indicted yesterday on charges of producing and receiving child pornography, announced Robert J. Troester, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma.

According to a complaint filed on July 16, 2018, law enforcement officers determined that an internet user with an email address linked to Mr. Spillane was engaging in conversations and sharing photographs depicting children engaged in sexually explicit conduct on a network often used to receive and distribute child pornography.  Mr. Spillane was arrested on July 17, 2018, and has remained in federal custody since his arrest.

On August 7, 2018, a federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment charging Mr. Spillane with two counts of producing child pornography and four counts of knowingly receiving child pornography.  According to the indictment, between approximately October 15, 2017, and July 17, 2018, Mr. Spillane used two minors, "John Doe #1" and "John Doe #2," to produce photographs of the children engaging in sexually explicit conduct.  It is also alleged that he received images of children engaging in sexually explicit conduct, via the internet, on four specific days in June and July of this year.

If convicted, Mr. Spillane faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to 30 years in prison on each of the two production counts, as well as a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 20 years in prison on each of the counts alleging receipt of child pornography.  All charges also carry a maximum $250,000 fine, along with a term of supervised release of at least five years and up to life.

Reference is made to court records for further information.  The public is reminded that the charges in the indictment are only allegations and that Mr. Spillane is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

This case is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Julia E. Barry.