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Child Pornography

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Woman Facing Child Pornography Charges Waives Hearing

Pamela Smallis' formal arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 3

A Moon Township woman accused of producing child pornography waived her right to a preliminary hearing Friday in Coraopolis. Pamela Smallis, 49, who has residences listed in Moon and Oakdale, faces formal arraignment Jan. 3. She is charged with 34 counts of sexual abuse of children, 16 counts of unlawful contact with a minor, five counts of sexual exploitation of children, five counts of endangering the welfare of children, five counts of corruption of minors, and one count of criminal use of a communication facility. She is accused of owning 33 photos and two videos showing children engaged in sexual activity following her September arrest. In April, Moon Township Police charged Smallis with a series of drug offenses. James Ecker and …

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10:41 pm on Saturday, November 17, 2012

As many Moon residents as posible should be in the courtroom as silent witnesses for the presumed innocent child victims. All are innocent til proven guilty, but that doesn't mean a sense of outrage and a silent message isn't appropriate in situations like this. What a black eye for Moon and all those who did not take action on those children's behalf!   more ›

Friday, November 16, 2012

Hearing Slated for Former Daycare Worker Charged with Possessing Child Porn

Pamela Smallis, a former childcare worker, is charged with sexual abuse and exploiting minors following a drug investigation.

A Moon Township woman accused of producing child pornography is scheduled to face a preliminary hearing today in Coraopolis District Court. Pamela Smallis, 50, a former childcare worker who has residences listed in both Moon and Oakdale, was found in possession of videos and photos depicting children engaged in sex acts, according to the office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly.  Smallis is charged with 34 counts of sexual abuse of children, 16 counts of unlawful contact with a minor, five counts of sexual exploitation of children, five counts of endangering the welfare of children, five counts of corruption of minors, and one count of criminal use of a communication facility.  Smallis is the former owner of the Children's …

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