Ohio man sentenced to 15 years under Take It Down Act
A man in Ohio has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, becoming the first person convicted under the Take It Down Act. Authorities say James Strahler was found with more than 3,000 explicit images, including both real and AI-generated images of abuse and violence. Strahler admitted to creating and sharing content targeting several victims, including minors. He pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and producing obscene visual material.
- Strahler sentenced after conviction under Take It Down Act
- Devices held 3,000+ real and AI-generated abuse images
- Victims included minors from his local community
- Multiple charges: cyberstalking, abuse material production
- Case handed to FBI after new reports in June
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