Crime & Safety

Haverford Man Admits To Posing As Girl To Get Nudes From Teen Boy

Cameron Fusto, 18, of Haver​ford, pleaded guilty to child pornography, sexual abuse of a minor, and related crimes in court Monday.

HAVERFORD, PA — A Delaware County man admitted in court to posing as a girl on social media to obtain nude photographs of a minor.

According to court documents, Cameron Fusto, 18, of Haverford, pleaded guilty to five felony charges in court Monday: two child pornography-related crimes, attempted criminal sexual extortion, sexual abuse of a minor, and criminal use of a communication facility.

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said the charges stem from Fusto's online activity.

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The AG's Office claims Fusto posed as a girl on social media to obtain nude photographs of a minor.
He then exploited the victim, threatening to publicize the nude photos if the minor did not send more photos, according to authorities.

The victim was reportedly a 14-year-old boy, and the communications took place on Instagram.

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Fusto is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 12.

He is free on 10 percent of $250,000 bail.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have had a similar experience or contact with Fusto, to contact local law enforcement or the Office of the Attorney General’s hotline at 800-385-1044.

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