Local foster care worker charged with child pornography

WTRF— HOPWOOD, Pa. (WTRF) - A local man who was employed as a foster care and adoption worker is now charged with child pornography, according to our affiliate KDKA. Cory Johnson, of Pennsylvania, allegedly photographed nude children without their knowledge. Johnson's ex-wife reportedly discovered the photos after looking at an email account she used to share []

WTRF—Local man admits to child pornography charge. Harry Fred Wells, age 53, of Follansbee, West Virginia, has admitted to possession of child pornography. According to court documents and statements made in court, Wells was under investigation for inappropriate contact with a minor through social media. Officers searched his home and his phone, finding child pornography. Wells is facing up to 20 years []

PAHOMEPAGE—Union County man charged with child pornography. BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced Wednesday a Union County man was charged with possessing child pornography. Investigators say the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) provided troopers with a social media account of 39-year-old, Gregory Eugene Thomas, who was allegedly in possession of child sexual abuse material []

hechingerreport.org—Our child care system gives many moms a draconian choice: Quality child care or a career. AUBURN, Wash. – After a series of low-paying jobs, Nicole Slemp finally landed one she loved. She was a secretary for Washington’s child services department, a job that came with her own cubicle, and she had a knack for working with families in difficult situations. Slemp expected to return to work after having her son […]