U.S. Attorney

The government regards child pornography as a crime of violence because it involves brutal assaults on very young children who cannot give consent to sexual activity.

The case started in December 2021 when the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation received a lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Breanna Oliver's guilty pleas to the lesser included offenses of conspiracy and distribution mean that she would serve no more than five years to 40 years imprisonment for each count.

On Nov. 26, Martin waived extradition from Arizona.

The Federal Bureau of Investigated two of these cases.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation with help from the Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated the case.

Jin Chen Liang sold the software to people who owned restaurants in Casper, Cheyenne, Green River, Riverton and Rock Springs.

Paul McCown also attempted to open a gin distillery and fund it by applying for CARES Act funding through the Wyoming Business Council.

According to the release, Stagner continued to make false allegations as the case was investigated as part of an effort to extort money from the man.

Thomas is scheduled to face an arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kelly Rankin in Cheyenne on April 8.