Child Pornagrapher Also Exploited Girl: Feds

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Coventry man admitted to exploiting a girl while he was facing a child pornography charge, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Scott P. Hickey, 46, pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession and access with intent to view child pornography, exploitation of a minor, distribution of child pornography, and possession of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a media release.

"According to information presented to the court, in June 2019, Hickey was charged by way of indictment with possession and access with intent to view child pornography after law enforcement discovered 164 images of CSAM on his cellphone," the release said.

"In 2023, while awaiting trial in that matter, Hickey exploited a minor female multiple times while live streaming and/or recording sexually explicit activity," according to the release.

Hickey was arrested on July 27, 2023, the release said, and a forensic audit of his cellphone revealed at least 572 images of child pornography.