Justin Heath Smith, who works in the adult entertainment industry as Austin Wolf has been arrested in New York under serious accusations of receiving and distributing child pornography. According to reports from federal authorities reported by US media, Smith, 43, used the instant messaging application Telegram in order to exchange “hundreds of pornography videos” in which minors appear.
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, and James Smith, Assistant Director of the FBI in New York, They informed NBC New York that the confiscated material included images of children, babies, and a particularly disturbing video that showed the rape of a 10-year-old child.
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“Our investigation into Smith is ongoing, and we urge anyone with information about his conduct to call the FBI,” the prosecutor said in a statement to the press.
According to news reports, The investigation began after the seizure of the phone from an unidentified accomplice, through whom an undercover FBI agent communicated with Austin Wolf.
Between March 24 and 28, this individual started a conversation with the actor using an anonymous Telegram account. During these conversations, the man allegedly revealed details that confirmed his identity, Entertainment Weekly reports.
On April 21, 2024, the FBI searched Wolf’s Manhattan apartment. During the search, law enforcement found a SD card that contained the child pornography videos. This evidence was crucial in formulating the charges against him.
“I want to make this clear: those who distribute images of child sexual abuse prey on the most vulnerable in our society. “Every image is a crime scene, and leaves lasting scars on innocent victims,” stated James Smith, on behalf of the FBI.
The charges the actor now faces could land him in prison. Associated penalties include a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 20 years for distribution and receipt of pornography, and a maximum of 10 years for possession.
Before his arrest, Austin Wolf had gained notoriety as a figure in the adult film industry, especially in pornographic films gay theme. The man’s successful career also reached subscription services like OnlyFans, where he is considered a pioneer. Only on Instagram, there is a community of more than 700,000 followersThe actor also has six GayVN awards, two Pornhub Awards and two Grabby Awards.
In 2018, Wolf made headlines after he a video went viral in which he maintained social relationships in mid-flight with a Delta airline crew member. The event caused a scandal in the company because the cabin attendant was wearing his uniform.
2024-06-28 23:40:34
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