Pulaski County man accused of uploading child sexual abuse material online
SOMERSET, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Pulaski County man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly uploading over 20 files of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Court documents show that through an investigation by the state police Electronic Crime Branch, a search warrant was issued for Hunter Reese Rorhrback, 33.
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Kentucky State Police (KSP) said Rohrback allegedly admitted to downloading illegal images of underage children to his phone.
Rohrback was charged with 20 counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under age 12.
State police said that additional charges against Rohrback could be pending as the CSAM investigation continues.
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