Coventry Child Exploiter And Pornographer Gets 30 Years In Federal Prison

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Coventry man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the exploitation of a minor while producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.

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Scott Hickey, 46, pleaded guilty in July to possession and access with intent to view child pornography, exploitation of a minor, distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

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Hickey was indicted in June 2019 on charges of possession and access with intent to view child pornography after law enforcement discovered 164 images of child sexual abuse material on his cellphone, according to a media release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.

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

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Hickey was arrested in July 2023 and a forensic audit of his cellphone revealed at least 572 images of child sexual abuse material, according to the release.

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