Ohio public defender arrested, charged with child pornography
Stephen Chinn works as a public defender at Franklin County Public Defender's Office
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A public defender in Ohio has been accused of possessing child pornography, authorities say.
Grandview Heights resident Stephen Chinn, 39, was charged with two felony counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor. He was arrested at his residence early Wednesday morning.
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According to the city of Grandview Heights, Chinn works as a public defender at the Franklin County Public Defender's Office. The city's Facebook page announced the arrest Wednesday.
Grandview Heights police executed a search warrant on Chinn's residence and reportedly found images of sexually-abused young girls.
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"[E]lectronic evidence was recovered at the scene depicting pre-pubescent females engaged in sexual acts," the city explained in a statement. "Investigators observed numerous files believed to be illegal images and/or videos of juveniles in a state of nudity or being sexually abused."
Authorities seized several electronic devices from Chinn. A full forensic investigation is still taking place.
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"At this time, there is no reason to believe the suspect had direct contact with any juveniles depicted in the images observed by law enforcement," the city said in a statement.
The Grandview Heights police are investigating the case. More charges may be added pending the results of the forensic investigation.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Franklin County Public Defender’s Office for a statement, but has not heard back.