Pornography

James Madison University Professor Faces Grand Jury Over Child Pornography Charges

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HARRISONBURG, Va. — A professor from James Madison University is facing serious legal issues, as he has been charged with felony offenses related to child pornography. William Chisholm Van Norman is set to appear before a grand jury following a preliminary hearing where two of his three felony charges were certified to the circuit court. The charges against the 68-year-old professor include possession of child pornography, marking a second offense in this grave matter. The allegations date back to December of last year, and Van Norman was arrested on April 29 after authorities acted on … Read more

Supreme Court Backs Texas Law to Shield Minors from Online Pornography Amid Free Speech Concerns

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court affirmed a Texas law designed to prevent minors from accessing online pornography, a ruling that comes amid growing concerns over digital exposure to sensitive content. This decision aligns with a trend, as nearly half the states in the U.S. have enacted similar age verification measures in response to the increasing accessibility of adult material through smartphones and other devices. The law faced legal challenges from the Free Speech Coalition, an organization representing the adult entertainment industry. The coalition argued that the regulation imposes an undue burden on free speech, requiring … Read more

Sheboygan Man Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Producing Child Pornography Involving Minors

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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — A 31-year-old local man faces serious allegations after a federal grand jury indicted him on multiple charges related to child pornography. Nolan M. Pitsch was indicted on five counts of producing child pornography and one count of possessing such material, as outlined in a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The indictment contends that Pitsch engaged in unlawful activities involving minors over an extended period, with alleged offenses spanning from approximately March 1, 2024, through at least September 30, 2024. Authorities claim he knowingly coerced several … Read more

Local Man Faces Felony Charges for Child Pornography Following Theft Case Connection

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A local man is facing serious legal challenges after being arraigned Wednesday on multiple felony charges related to the possession of child pornography. Michael Allen Ritter, 37, had previously entered a no contest plea for theft from a charity event connected to the September 11 Memorial Ride. Following a recent preliminary hearing, District Judge William Solomon determined that Ritter would stand trial on the new charges. Ritter has been charged with six counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Investigators reportedly located five of these images during an initial examination of his … Read more