As the world continues to evolve in terms of ideas and inclusivity, the stigma around pornography has faded out compared to the olden times. However, that has not made the industry free of any vices. While sex scandals and crimes have been common in the adult film industry ever since it came into the public domain, a recent case of child pornography and a rather popular name at the center of it has left many shocked.
Adult film star Austin Wolf, legally known as Justin Heath Smith, has been arrested in New York on severe charges related to child pornography. Here’s all about the case filed and allegations made against the renowned porn star.
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Austin Wolf Possessed Several Child Pornography Tapes, Says Official
Federal officials involved in the case against Austin Wolf have reported that the star was apprehended after allegedly receiving and distributing “hundreds of videos of child pornography” through the Telegram instant messaging app.
The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, and Assistant Director of the FBI’s New York field office, James Smith briefed the press about the case. They revealed that the disturbing videos “depicted children as young as infants, including a video showing a 10-year-old child bound and raped.”
Along with the shared videos, authorities have also discovered child pornography content in Wolf’s Manhattan apartment. The officials have claimed that the 43-year-old pornstar allegedly used an anonymous Telegram account between March 24 and March 28 to exchange illicit videos with an unidentified person.
The FBI’s investigation took a turn when an undercover agent initiated contact with Wolf on his Telegram account. After Wolf unwittingly confirmed his details, his identity was revealed and he was caught.
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What Does The Arrest Mean For Austin Wolf’s Future?
The FBI officials carried out a thorough operation to catch Austin Wolf red-handed. On April 21, 2024, the FBI executed a search warrant at Wolf’s apartment, where an SD card containing child pornography videos was reportedly uncovered.
“As alleged, Justin Heath Smith received and distributed hundreds of recordings containing child pornography, including a ghastly video showing a young child bound, beaten, and raped. Our investigation into Smith is ongoing, and we urge anyone with information about Smith’s conduct to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI,” Officer Williams was quoted as saying by ‘Deadline‘.
“Together with our law enforcement partners, we will relentlessly pursue those predators who victimize children and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law,” he added. Wolf is currently facing one count of distribution and receipt of child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 20 years in prison.
He’s additionally facing one count of possession of child pornography, which carries a maximum of 10 years in prison. He is set to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky in Manhattan on Friday.
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