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However, the company's website (www.azovfilms.com) closed on or about May 1, 2011, as a result of an international police operation dubbed '''Project Spade''' or '''Operation Spade''' according to US and Canadian authorities.  These authorities have obtained business records from '''Azov Films''' including customer e-mail and postal mail addresses and transaction receipts with customer credit card information.  
However, the company's website (www.azovfilms.com) closed on or about May 1, 2011, as a result of an international police operation dubbed '''Project Spade''' or '''Operation Spade''' according to US and Canadian authorities.  These authorities have obtained business records from '''Azov Films''' including customer e-mail and postal mail addresses and transaction receipts with customer credit card information.  


Starting in 2012, some customers of '''Azov Films''' have been arrested and charged with receipt and possession of child pornography: some of the nude visual material has been construed as illegal by Law Enforcement Officers ("LEO's"), including agents of the United States Postal Inspection Service. US Postal Inspector Jeff Adkins, in an Affidavit dated 10/25/2012, states that 160 movies out of the approximately 600 available on the Company website have been "categorized as containing child pornography." [http://www.11alive.com/assetpool/documents/121026030425_EnsleyCriminalComplaint.pdf] However, no list of those 160 titles has been made available to the public.  
Starting in 2012, some customers of '''Azov Films''' have been arrested and charged with receipt and possession of child pornography: some of the nude visual material has been construed as illegal by Law Enforcement Officers ("LEO's"), including agents of the United States Postal Inspection Service ("USPIS"). US Postal Inspector Jeff Adkins, in an Affidavit dated 10/25/2012, states that 160 movies out of the approximately 600 available on the Company website have been "categorized as containing child pornography." [http://www.11alive.com/assetpool/documents/121026030425_EnsleyCriminalComplaint.pdf] However, no list of those 160 titles has been made available to the public.  


A list of all the English titles of the '''[[Azov Films]]''' known to date appears on the French Boywiki. [http://fr.boywiki.org/wiki/Azov_Films]
'''In May 2015, after a thorough review of the AZOV catalog, a Canadian court decided that 63 AZOV videos contain "child pornography" under Canadian law.''' [https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2015/2015onsc3080/2015onsc3080.html] [http://www.boychat.org/messages/1440529.htm]
 
A list of all the English titles of the '''[[Azov Films]]''' known to date appears on the French Boywiki. [http://fr.boywiki.org/wiki/Azov_Films]  
 
'''UPDATE April 2016 - PHASE TWO of PROJECT SPADE HAS BEGUN.''' USPIS is now using the AZOV customer database to compile targets for a sting operation, sending e-mails to invite targets to download child pornography on USPIS-controlled undercover website.
These defendants are listed under the sub-heading '''Phase Two Defendants''' below. 


==Defendants==
==Defendants==
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**::Motion for New Trial and Acquittal [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65VTZJZ2hNcjJHRTA/edit] - Gov't Response [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65aG41THF5STMxMkU/edit]  
**::Motion for New Trial and Acquittal [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65VTZJZ2hNcjJHRTA/edit] - Gov't Response [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65aG41THF5STMxMkU/edit]  
**:::Motion DENIED - Opinion and Order dated 9 June 2014 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65WUdBS0pkbmNFTmc/edit]
**:::Motion DENIED - Opinion and Order dated 9 June 2014 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65WUdBS0pkbmNFTmc/edit]
**::::Sentenced to 6 years [http://www.providencejournal.com/news/courts/20140627-ex-probation-officer-to-serve-6-years-for-possessing-child-porn.ece]
**::::Sentenced to 6 years [http://www.providencejournal.com/news/courts/20140627-ex-probation-officer-to-serve-6-years-for-possessing-child-porn.ece] Appeal Denied [https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCOURTS-rid-1_13-cr-00043/pdf/USCOURTS-rid-1_13-cr-00043-0.pdf]


*'''Sgt. Philip Woolery'''    (Grapevine Police Department) of Crowley, Texas --- News Article + link to Complaint [http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2012/10/grapevine-police-officer-charged-with-receiving-child-pornography.html/]---  
*'''Sgt. Philip Woolery'''    (Grapevine Police Department) of Crowley, Texas --- News Article + link to Complaint [http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2012/10/grapevine-police-officer-charged-with-receiving-child-pornography.html/]---  
**PLEADS GUILTY to tangential NON-AZOV charges [http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/former-grapvine-police-officer-admits-to-child-pornography-offenses-in-federal-court.html/] Sentenced to 15 years [http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013/09/ex-grapevine-police-officer-given-15-years-in-prison-for-making-child-porn.html/]
**PLEADS GUILTY to tangential NON-AZOV charges [http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/former-grapvine-police-officer-admits-to-child-pornography-offenses-in-federal-court.html/] Sentenced to 15 years [http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013/09/ex-grapevine-police-officer-given-15-years-in-prison-for-making-child-porn.html/]


*'''Harry Hopper'''            of Tecumseh, Oklahoma --- News [http://www.news9.com/story/19788768/concerns-raised-after-tecumseh-man-arrested-with-child-porn] --- Defense Attorney David Slane [http://david-slane-criminal-defense.com/]
*'''Harry Van Hopper'''            of Tecumseh, Oklahoma --- News [http://www.news9.com/story/19788768/concerns-raised-after-tecumseh-man-arrested-with-child-porn] --- Defense Attorney David Slane [http://david-slane-criminal-defense.com/]
**PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 10 Years Prison and, upon release, 10 Years Probation [http://www.boychat.org/messages/1452573.htm]


*'''Gary Jefferson Byrd'''    of Opelousas, Louisiana --- News Article [http://theadvocate.com/home/4134347-125/man-indicted-on-porn-charges] --- Arrested 9/24/2012 by US Postal Inspector Allyson Leigh Hoffine
*'''Gary Jefferson Byrd'''    of Opelousas, Louisiana --- News Article [http://theadvocate.com/home/4134347-125/man-indicted-on-porn-charges] --- Arrested 9/24/2012 by US Postal Inspector Allyson Leigh Hoffine
**USA v. Byrd - U.S. District Court --- Western District of Louisiana (Lafayette)
**USA v. Byrd - U.S. District Court --- Western District of Louisiana (Lafayette)
**:CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 6:12-cr-00274-EEF-CMH-1  
**:CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 6:12-cr-00274-EEF-CMH-1  
**::FOUND GUILTY by Jury [http://www.boychat.org/messages/1362646.htm] THIS IS A PURE AZOV CASE - Sentenced to 15 years [http://theadvocate.com/news/8879323-123/former-child-psychiatrist-sentenced-to]
**::FOUND GUILTY by Jury [http://www.boychat.org/messages/1362646.htm] THIS IS A PURE AZOV CASE - Sentenced to 15 years [http://theadvocate.com/news/8879323-123/former-child-psychiatrist-sentenced-to] - Appeal Denied [http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/unpub/14/14-30385.0.pdf]


*'''Joseph Finocchiaro'''      of Bath, Maine --- Court Complaint Part 1 [https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9hyw3-Boc65b1QwWEkwWDAyYjA]--- Court Complaint Part 2 [https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9hyw3-Boc65QlMyQkoyZU8xN1k] --- News Article [http://bangordailynews.com/2012/10/12/news/portland/ex-school-janitor-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/?ref=latest]
*'''Joseph Finocchiaro'''      of Bath, Maine --- Court Complaint Part 1 [https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9hyw3-Boc65b1QwWEkwWDAyYjA]--- Court Complaint Part 2 [https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9hyw3-Boc65QlMyQkoyZU8xN1k] --- News Article [http://bangordailynews.com/2012/10/12/news/portland/ex-school-janitor-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/?ref=latest]
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*'''Scott Studer'''                (High School Coach) of Massillon, Ohio --- News [http://fox8.com/2012/11/14/police-coach-put-cameras-in-locker-room/] --- News [http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/269487/3/Jackson-Twp-Police-Coach-put-cameras-in-showers-for-8-years]
*'''Scott Studer'''                (High School Coach) of Massillon, Ohio --- News [http://fox8.com/2012/11/14/police-coach-put-cameras-in-locker-room/] --- News [http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/269487/3/Jackson-Twp-Police-Coach-put-cameras-in-showers-for-8-years]
** PLEADS GUILTY, but on tangential State charges (NOT AZOV-related) for Studer's secret videotaping of boys in the showers [http://www.cantonrep.com/news/x1922379911/Studer-gets-15-prison-term]
** PLEADS GUILTY, but on tangential State charges (NOT AZOV-related) for Studer's secret videotaping of boys in the showers [http://www.cantonrep.com/news/x1922379911/Studer-gets-15-prison-term]
**:Sentenced to 15 Years [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2250889/Scott-Studer-High-school-basketball-coach-videotaped-boys-locker-room-shower-sentenced-15-years-ordered-5-000-Newtown-massacre-victims.html]


*'''Larry L. McLendon'''              of Tupelo, Mississippi --- News [http://www.leecountycourier.net/articles/2012/11/10/news/doc509ecff189bea310431158.txt]
*'''Larry L. McLendon'''              of Tupelo, Mississippi --- News [http://www.leecountycourier.net/articles/2012/11/10/news/doc509ecff189bea310431158.txt]
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*'''Robert L. Nouwen'''                (Church deacon) of Mobile, Alabama  
*'''Robert L. Nouwen'''                (Church deacon) of Mobile, Alabama  
**PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced May 20, 2013 [http://blog.al.com/live/2013/05/judge_imposes_prison_on_cathol.html]  
**PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced May 20, 2013 [http://blog.al.com/live/2013/05/judge_imposes_prison_on_cathol.html]  
**news report that mentions azovfilms.com [http://www.nuzzapp.com/2012/12/19/deacon-pleads-guilty-in-child-porn-possession/] (Archived by WebCite® at [http://www.webcitation.org/6D5W6hOzH])
**news report that mentions azovfilms.com [http://www.nuzzapp.com/2012/12/19/deacon-pleads-guilty-in-child-porn-possession/] (Archived by WebCite® at [http://www.webcitation.org/6D5W6hOzH]) Appeal Denied [https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCOURTS-alsd-1_12-cr-00269/pdf/USCOURTS-alsd-1_12-cr-00269-0.pdf]


*'''Willard I. Jones''' of Bell County, Texas --- Criminal Complaint [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65VmhWWWQ3VWNCWnc/edit]
*'''Willard I. Jones''' of Bell County, Texas --- Criminal Complaint [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65VmhWWWQ3VWNCWnc/edit]
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**USA v. Czukoski - United States District Court - Eastern District of PA (Philadelphia) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 2:13-cr-00113-LDD-1
**USA v. Czukoski - United States District Court - Eastern District of PA (Philadelphia) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 2:13-cr-00113-LDD-1


*'''Charles Compton''' of Pikeville, Kentucky [http://www.wkyt.com/wymt/home/headlines/Registered-sex-offender-back-behind-bars--198623821.html]
*'''Charles David Compton''', 48, of Pikeville, Kentucky - Sentenced to 15 Years [http://hazard-herald.com/news/3523/pikveille-man-sentenced-15-years-for-receipt-of-child-pornography]
**U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Kentucky - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE # - 7:14-cr-00004-ART-EBA-1
**:PLEA AGREEMENT (mentions specific AZOV films) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65eUlWSXo4NzdGZk0/view]


*'''Stuart Forrest''' (Former San Mateo County Probation Chief) of San Mateo, California [http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22648295/former-san-mateo-county-probation-chief-pleads-not] [http://www.istockanalyst.com/business/news/6482950/probation-chief-accused-of-having-child-porn]
*'''Stuart Forrest''' (Former San Mateo County Probation Chief) of San Mateo, California [http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22648295/former-san-mateo-county-probation-chief-pleads-not] [http://www.istockanalyst.com/business/news/6482950/probation-chief-accused-of-having-child-porn]
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**PLEADS GUILTY - Sentencing set for 31 Oct 2014 [http://www.justice.gov/usao/paw/news/2014/2014_july/2014_07_08_03.html] - Sentenced to 9 Years - partly non-AZOV [http://www.justice.gov/usao/paw/news/2014/2014_october/2014_10_31_01.html]
**PLEADS GUILTY - Sentencing set for 31 Oct 2014 [http://www.justice.gov/usao/paw/news/2014/2014_july/2014_07_08_03.html] - Sentenced to 9 Years - partly non-AZOV [http://www.justice.gov/usao/paw/news/2014/2014_october/2014_10_31_01.html]
**U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh)- CRIMINAL CASE #: 2:13-cr-00151-JFC-1   
**U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh)- CRIMINAL CASE #: 2:13-cr-00151-JFC-1   
*'''Thomas Hamel''' (Teacher & Athletic Trainer) of St. Ignace, Michigan [http://www.upnorthlive.com/news/story.aspx?id=894718] [http://www.stignacenews.com/news/2014-02-13/News/Federal_Prosecution_Team_Takes_Over_Hamel_Case.html]


*'''Jorge A. Roman''' (Teacher & Soccer Coach) of Princeton, New Jersey [http://www.trentonian.com/article/20130516/NEWS01/130519711/youth-soccer-coach-arrested-for-child-porn] [http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/Princeton_soccer_coach_charged_with_child_pornography.html]  
*'''Jorge A. Roman''' (Teacher & Soccer Coach) of Princeton, New Jersey [http://www.trentonian.com/article/20130516/NEWS01/130519711/youth-soccer-coach-arrested-for-child-porn] [http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/Princeton_soccer_coach_charged_with_child_pornography.html]  
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*'''Michael M. Switalski''' (teacher and coach) of Wausau, Wisconsin [http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20140317/WDH0101/303170166/Update-Bond-set-Wausau-teacher-charged-child-porn-case] Complaint [http://media.mwcradio.com/mimesis/2014-03/17/Michael%20Switalski%20Criminal%20Complaint.pdf]
*'''Michael M. Switalski''' (teacher and coach) of Wausau, Wisconsin [http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20140317/WDH0101/303170166/Update-Bond-set-Wausau-teacher-charged-child-porn-case] Complaint [http://media.mwcradio.com/mimesis/2014-03/17/Michael%20Switalski%20Criminal%20Complaint.pdf]
**Expected to PLEA BARGAIN GUILTY - Next Court Date 23 March 2015 [http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/Newman-Catholic-Teacher-Expected-to-reach-Deal-in-Child-Porn-Case-291746441.html]
**Expected to PLEA BARGAIN GUILTY - [http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/Newman-Catholic-Teacher-Expected-to-reach-Deal-in-Child-Porn-Case-291746441.html] Plea Bargain Guilty - [http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/crime/2015/03/23/former-newman-teacher-convicted-child-porn-charges/25217643/] - Sentenced to 3 Years [http://www.myfoxwausau.com/story/29321296/2015/06/15/religion-teacher-to-be-sentenced-in-child-porn-case]


*'''William Brickman''' of Flagstaff, Arizona - Sentenced to 8 Years [http://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-man-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison-for-ties/article_d12fb178-bbca-11e3-9d85-0019bb2963f4.html] - Pure AZOV case
*'''William Brickman''' of Flagstaff, Arizona - Sentenced to 8 Years [http://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-man-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison-for-ties/article_d12fb178-bbca-11e3-9d85-0019bb2963f4.html] - Pure AZOV case


*'''David Charles Corkett''', 52, former State Police Trooper, of Astoria, Oregon [http://www.dailyastorian.com/free/former-astoria-based-osp-trooper-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/article_c0b97e84-cfff-11e3-a5c0-0019bb2963f4.html] - Pleads NOT GUILTY [http://koin.com/2014/05/27/ex-trooper-pleads-not-guilty-to-child-sex-abuse/]
*'''David Charles Corkett''', 52, former State Police Trooper, of Astoria, Oregon [http://www.dailyastorian.com/free/former-astoria-based-osp-trooper-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/article_c0b97e84-cfff-11e3-a5c0-0019bb2963f4.html] - Pleads NOT GUILTY [http://koin.com/2014/05/27/ex-trooper-pleads-not-guilty-to-child-sex-abuse/]
**Motion To Dismiss Scheduled for 14 Oct 2014 [http://www.dailyastorian.com/Local_News/20140829/defense-questions-child-porn-charges-against-former-osp-trooper]  
**Plea Bargained GUILTY to Misdemeanor - Sentenced to 2 Years Probation [http://www.dailyastorian.com/Local_News/20150812/former-astoria-osp-trooper-sentenced-for-child-porn-charges]


*'''Thomas Silber''', 50, of Yardley, Pennsylvania [http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20140605/bucks-county-man-indicted-on-child-porn-charges-related-to-videos-from-international-pedophile-ring] [http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/crime/convicted-lower-makefield-child-porn-collector-faces-federal-charges/article_7d3a11f7-4417-5493-b707-9fe354d3d97c.html] Complaint [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65QzZiQlloaWNTUk0/edit]
*'''Thomas Silber''', 50, of Yardley, Pennsylvania [http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20140605/bucks-county-man-indicted-on-child-porn-charges-related-to-videos-from-international-pedophile-ring] [http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/crime/convicted-lower-makefield-child-porn-collector-faces-federal-charges/article_7d3a11f7-4417-5493-b707-9fe354d3d97c.html] Complaint [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65QzZiQlloaWNTUk0/edit]
**USA v. Silber, US District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, CRIMINAL CASE # - 2:14-cr-00290-LS-1
**USA v. Silber, US District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, CRIMINAL CASE # - 2:14-cr-00290-LS-1
**:Sentenced to 14 Years [http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/04/10/thomas-silber-school-bus-driver-child-porn/][http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/crime/lower-makefield-sexually-violent-predator-sentenced-in-child-porn-case/article_afa16032-06df-5552-b3ec-43934c262131.html]


*'''John Lee Mudgett''', 67, of Denver, Colorado [http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/denver-man-arrested-in-federal-child-porn-case] [http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25981257/denver-man-arrested-federal-child-pornography-charges] Affidavit [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65N0xQcXQzRk5lM2M/edit]
*'''John Lee Mudgett''', 67, of Denver, Colorado [http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/denver-man-arrested-in-federal-child-porn-case] [http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25981257/denver-man-arrested-federal-child-pornography-charges] Affidavit [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65N0xQcXQzRk5lM2M/edit]
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**USA v. Beaver - U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 6:13-cr-00302-RBD-TBS-1
**USA v. Beaver - U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 6:13-cr-00302-RBD-TBS-1


*'''Dirk Hayo Notman,''' 76, of Clinton, Iowa [http://qctimes.com/news/local/clinton-man-charged-with-child-porn-possession/article_208bb5dd-7fd3-548d-8fc6-aeb439d0d129.html] - Court Complaint [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65aWlqTnlWTDVWdUU/view]
*'''Dirk Hayo Notman,''' 76, of Clinton, Iowa [http://qctimes.com/news/local/clinton-man-charged-with-child-porn-possession/article_208bb5dd-7fd3-548d-8fc6-aeb439d0d129.html] - Court Complaint [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65aWlqTnlWTDVWdUU/view]
**US DISTRICT COURT of Southern Iowa - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 3:14-cr-00065-SMR-SBJ-1
**:PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 10 Years imprisonment; $3,000 in restitution; $15,000 fine (PACER)
**::APPEAL DENIED [https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-notman-1]


*'''Rodney Corbin, Jr.''', 54, of Hanover, Pennsylvania [http://fox43.com/2014/11/13/york-county-man-convicted-of-receipt-and-distribution-of-child-pornography/]
*'''Rodney Corbin, Jr.''', 54, of Hanover, Pennsylvania [http://fox43.com/2014/11/13/york-county-man-convicted-of-receipt-and-distribution-of-child-pornography/]
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**:United States District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:13-cr-00205-SHR-1
**:United States District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:13-cr-00205-SHR-1


*'''Kenneth Nichelson''', 56, Youth Soccer Coach, of Columbus, Georgia - PLEADS GUILTY - Sentencing on 21 April 2015 [http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2014/12/17/3472635_ex-youth-soccer-coach-admits-buying.html]
*'''Kenneth Nichelson''', 56, Youth Soccer Coach, of Columbus, Georgia - PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 15 years based on a prior contact conviction [http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2015/04/22/3682544_former-body-shop-owner-gets-15.html?rh=1]
**Court Complaint [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65U0VQWVNpR2NMcGc/view?usp=sharing]
**Court Complaint [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65U0VQWVNpR2NMcGc/view?usp=sharing]
*'''Darrel James Dwight''', 52, Teacher, of Vancouver, Washington [http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/dec/26/teacher-scouts-leader-accused-having-child-porn/][http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Charge-Substitute-teacher-caught-with-boy-5985934.php]
**Complaint [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65MUVfenZxRW9ONzA/view]


*'''Ronald Dane Jones''', 69, of Odessa, Texas [http://www.newswest9.com/story/27968743/swat-raids-registered-sex-offenders-home]
*'''Ronald Dane Jones''', 69, of Odessa, Texas [http://www.newswest9.com/story/27968743/swat-raids-registered-sex-offenders-home]
**U.S. District Court - Western District of Texas (Midland) CRIMINAL CASE #: 7:15-mj-00047-DC-1
**U.S. District Court - Western District of Texas (Midland) CRIMINAL CASE #: 7:15-cr-00049-RAJ-1
**:Complaint [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65UWJPQjB1R3lkOWs/view]
**:Complaint [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65UWJPQjB1R3lkOWs/view] - PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 15 Years and Restitution of $125,000.00 (PACER)


*'''Donald Paul Ferrari''', 77, of Tumwater, Washington - Pleads GUILTY, Sentencing set for 23 March 2015 [http://www.theolympian.com/2015/02/02/3557674_tumwater-man-77-pleads-guilty.html]
*'''Donald Paul Ferrari''', 77, of Tumwater, Washington - Pleads GUILTY, Sentencing set for 23 March 2015 [http://www.theolympian.com/2015/02/02/3557674_tumwater-man-77-pleads-guilty.html]


*'''Lyle Kamlet''', 62, Rabbi and ex-teacher, of Mt. Vernon, NY [http://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2015/02/02/feds-say-former-mamaroneck-teacher-kiddie-porn/22767067/]
*'''Lyle Kamlet''', 62, Rabbi and ex-teacher, of Mt. Vernon, NY [http://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2015/02/02/feds-say-former-mamaroneck-teacher-kiddie-porn/22767067/] Complaint [https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/documents/1534584/us-v-lyle-kamlet-complaint-1.pdf]  
**:Complaint [https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/documents/1534584/us-v-lyle-kamlet-complaint-1.pdf] - Next Court Date 25 Feb 2015
**U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York - Criminal Case # - 7:15-cr-00750-KMK-1
**:PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 39 months [http://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/01/ex-mamaroneck-teacher-porn/98609724/]


*'''Enrique Castaneda, Jr.''' of Wichita, Kansas - PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 3 Years Probation - Pure AZOV case [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65aWlnd1NOenByV2s/view]
*'''Enrique Castaneda, Jr.''' of Wichita, Kansas - PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 3 Years Probation - Pure AZOV case [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65aWlnd1NOenByV2s/view]
**:Judge Melgren's Memorandum & Order after a preliminary review of some AZOV films in evidence [https://ecf.ksd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2013cr40028-44]  
**:Judge Melgren's Memorandum & Order after a preliminary review of some AZOV films in evidence [https://ecf.ksd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2013cr40028-44]  


[[category:news]]
*'''Derek M. Halverson''', of Kirkland, Washington - PLEADS GUILTY, an AZOV "affiliate partner," Sentenced to 10 Years [http://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwa/pr/kirkland-man-sentenced-ten-years-prison-large-collection-images-child-rape-and]
[[Category:Activism]]
**:Court Complaint [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65dVhGY01hOEs2elE/edit]
 
*'''Patrick Carrick''', 56, of Pittsburgh, PA [http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/04/02/swissvale-man-faces-charges-for-kiddie-porn/][http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/swissvale-man-accused-ordering-child-porn/nkk3B/][http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/8100004-74/child-pornography-carrick][http://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2015/04/02/Swissvale-man-charged-with-possession-of-child-porn/stories/201504020188] - Pleads GUILTY, Sentenced to 10 Years Probation + court costs [https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/CPReport.ashx?docketNumber=CP-02-CR-0006287-2015]
 
*'''Robert Snyder''', 67, teacher, of Etna, New York [http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/public-safety/2015/09/24/tompkins-substitute-teacher-accused-having-child-pornography/72729200/]
**:Pleads NOT GUILTY, Trial set for 19 July 2016  - US District Court - NDNY CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 3:15-cr-00269-TJM-1
**::Found GUILTY by jury, Sentencing set for November [http://www.twcnews.com/nys/binghamton/news/2016/07/20/opening-statements-robert-snyder-trial-former-teacher-accused-child-pornography.html][http://www.twcnews.com/nys/binghamton/crime/2016/07/22/former-teacher-convicted-on-child-pornography-charges.html]
**:::Sentenced to 70 months (from PACER docket)
 
*'''Thomas Kevin Hamel''', 67, ex-teacher, of St. Ignace, Michigan - Pleads GUILTY to tangential non-AZOV charges [http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/02/ex-teacher_trainer_secretly_re.html]  
**:U.S. District Court - Western District of Michigan - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 2:15-cr-00011-RAED-1
**::Sentenced to 15 Years [http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/06/ex-teacher_trainer_who_secretl.html]
 
*'''Jerry Lynn Roberts''', Police Officer, 46, of Lumberton, Texas [https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/hardin-county-deputy-guilty-lying-federal-agent] PLEA BARGAIN - AZOV charges DROPPED; Pleads Guilty to Lying to a Federal Officer,
**:Sentenced to 3 Years Probation (from PACER)
**::U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 1:15-cr-00018-RC-ZJH-1
 
*'''Michael Mudd''', 47, of Louisville, Kentucky [http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2016/05/23/priest-abuse-victim-sentenced-child-porn/84792584/] (PLEADS GUILTY to producing child porn, AZOV charges dropped - Sentenced to 30 Years)
**:Court Complaint [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65YVdWMEx2SHhwQnc/view]
 
*'''Daniel Miguel Salinas''', 33, of Weslaco, Texas [http://www.themonitor.com/news/local/weslaco-man-pleads-guilty-to-child-porn-charges/article_bde0def0-2cd7-11e6-a1f8-077db465fe7e.html][https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/weslaco-man-convicted-possessing-child-pornography-videos] - PLEADS GUILTY, Sentencing postponed pending Psychiatric Exam 7/3/2017
**:U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas (McAllen) CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 7:15-cr-01262-1
**::Note - This case dates back to a 2012 search warrant but there was a LONG wait for forensic exam of computer and grand jury indictment
 
*'''Jason R. Pink''', 44, of Independence, Missouri - Pleads GUILTY [http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article97626847.html] [https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmo/pr/former-high-school-teacher-pleads-guilty-possessing-child-porn]
**U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri (Kansas City) CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 4:16-cr-00265-BCW-1
**:Sentenced to 5 YEARS PROBATION (no prison time)
 
*'''David Allen Hoffman''', 68, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania - Pleads GUILTY - Sentenced to 5 Years [https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/cumberland-county-man-sentenced-five-years-prison-receipt-child-pornography]
**U.S. District Court - Middle District of Pennsylvania - Docket #1:16-cr-00268-WWC - Sentencing memorandum [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50_ZAI56ei1UnlYTGx2UmRma3M/view]
**:Hoffman apparently targeted by Feds because of extensive travel to SE Asia and intent to marry young Filipino man - and history of extensive coaching in youth sports, see
**::Hoffman's Personal Letter to Court [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50_ZAI56ei1dkJ0bFB0Tkp5Wms/view]
 
*'''Dennis Mischler''', 65, former teacher, of Covington, Louisiana - Found GUILTY also of tangential contact crimes [http://wgno.com/2017/12/16/former-teacher-north-shore-scout-leader-convicted-on-child-porn-molestation-charges/]
 
*'''Rev. Gary Uhlenkott''', 67, Music Professor, of Spokane, Washington [http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/may/24/child-porn-investigation-prompts-raid-gonzaga/]
**PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 6 months [https://www.kxly.com/news/former-gonzaga-priest-and-professor-sentenced-for-child-porn-possession/742632415]
 
 
===Phase Two Defendants===
 
*'''Darrel James Dwight''', 52, Teacher, of Vancouver, Washington [http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/dec/26/teacher-scouts-leader-accused-having-child-porn/][http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Charge-Substitute-teacher-caught-with-boy-5985934.php]
**Complaint [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65MUVfenZxRW9ONzA/view] -
**:US District Court for the Western District of Washington (Tacoma) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 3:15-cr-05430-BHS-1
**::Defendant's Motion to Suppress [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65am5aRm1oWFVwTHc/view] Exhibit "A" [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65c09Uc0pBUDdTeFU/view]
**:::PLEA BARGAIN GUILTY - Sentenced to 15 months [http://www.columbian.com/news/2016/aug/23/former-substitute-teacher-scout-leader-sentenced-in-child-porn-case/]
 
*'''Robert Raymond Nelson''', 66, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan [http://www.themorningsun.com/article/MS/20160407/NEWS/160409761]
**Complaint [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hyw3-Boc65Q3B4a0h4RzM3bUU/view]
**:U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 1:16-mj-30149-PTM-1
**::PLEADS GUILTY, Sentencing set for 1 September 2016 [http://www.themorningsun.com/article/MS/20160706/NEWS/160709852]
**::Sentenced to 85 months (from PACER)
 


==Updates==
==Updates==
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*''Mick Moran of Interpol and Pro-active Pedo Policing'' --- by Bernie Najarian dated 24 Feb 2014 [http://www.boychat.org/messages/1383941.htm]
*''Mick Moran of Interpol and Pro-active Pedo Policing'' --- by Bernie Najarian dated 24 Feb 2014 [http://www.boychat.org/messages/1383941.htm]
==See also==
*Many of those who were found guilty made simple--but ''serious''--mistakes. If they had ''not'' made those mistakes, they would be free men today!
*[[BoyLover mistakes leading to arrest and conviction]]


==External Links==
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*''Feds Bust Massive Child Pornography Corporation'' - apropos satire from ''The Onion''! [http://www.theonion.com/articles/feds-bust-massive-child-pornography-corporation,35897/]
*''Feds Bust Massive Child Pornography Corporation'' - apropos satire from ''The Onion''! [http://www.theonion.com/articles/feds-bust-massive-child-pornography-corporation,35897/]
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Latest revision as of 20:12, 6 May 2019

Background

Azov Films was based in Toronto, Canada, and specialized in selling naturist visual material mostly featuring boys participating in nudist gym and camp sports. The films were apparently produced in Eastern Europe. The legality of the material differed from country to country, but was widely believed to be well established in the major market, the U.S.A., which has historically tolerated depictions of underage nudity provided there is no sexual content.

However, the company's website (www.azovfilms.com) closed on or about May 1, 2011, as a result of an international police operation dubbed Project Spade or Operation Spade according to US and Canadian authorities. These authorities have obtained business records from Azov Films including customer e-mail and postal mail addresses and transaction receipts with customer credit card information.

Starting in 2012, some customers of Azov Films have been arrested and charged with receipt and possession of child pornography: some of the nude visual material has been construed as illegal by Law Enforcement Officers ("LEO's"), including agents of the United States Postal Inspection Service ("USPIS"). US Postal Inspector Jeff Adkins, in an Affidavit dated 10/25/2012, states that 160 movies out of the approximately 600 available on the Company website have been "categorized as containing child pornography." [1] However, no list of those 160 titles has been made available to the public.

In May 2015, after a thorough review of the AZOV catalog, a Canadian court decided that 63 AZOV videos contain "child pornography" under Canadian law. [2] [3]

A list of all the English titles of the Azov Films known to date appears on the French Boywiki. [4]

UPDATE April 2016 - PHASE TWO of PROJECT SPADE HAS BEGUN. USPIS is now using the AZOV customer database to compile targets for a sting operation, sending e-mails to invite targets to download child pornography on USPIS-controlled undercover website. These defendants are listed under the sub-heading Phase Two Defendants below.

Defendants

(This may be an incomplete list. All of these individuals should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Azov Films is not yet explicitly cited in the official documentation of some of these cases, but there is strong circumstantial evidence that the alleged pornographic material was their product.)

For Canadian prosecutions go to Azov Films Prosecutions - Canada

For U.K. prosecutions go to Azov Films Prosecutions - United Kingdom

U.S.A.

  • Jonathan D. Kendall (Police Officer) of Harrington, Delaware - News item mentions AZOV Films [5]
    • SENTENCED to Community Supervision until May 2014 (from online State of Delaware resources)
  • Joseph Monroe Wilson (Teacher) of Dallas, Georgia, now of Spartanburg, South Carolina --- Press Release [6] Teacher of the Year 2011 [7]
    • USA v. Wilson - U.S. District Court --- Northern District of Georgia (Rome)
      CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 4:12-cr-00023-RLV-WEJ-1
      Motion to Suppress [8]--- Motion To Order Gov't...[9] - Transcript 1/29/2013 HEARING [10]
      PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 3 years [11] - Sentencing Update [12]
  • Richard Keller, M.D. of Andover, Massachusetts ---Court Complaint [13]
    • USA v. Keller - U.S. District Court --- District of Massachusetts (Boston)
      CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 1:12-cr-10377-FDS-1 - PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 6.5 years partly non-AZOV [14]
  • William S. Thomas (Nurse) of Andover, Massachusetts --- News Article [15]
    • PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 24 months [16]
    • USA v. Thomas - U.S. District Court - District of Massachusetts (Boston)- CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:13-cr-10002-PBS-1
  • Edward F. Cousens of Holbrook, Massachusetts --- News [17]
    • Defendant DIED of Natural Causes on January 27, 2013 - [18](Death Verified on PACER) [19]
    • USA v. Cousens - U.S. District Court - District of Massachusetts (Boston) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:12-mj-07215-JCB-1
  • Gerald Deneault, 45, of Mansfield, Massachusetts ---News [20]
    • USA v. Deneault - United States District Court --- District of Massachusetts (Boston)
      CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:13-cr-10032-PBS-1 - PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 10 years (from PACER)
      DIED in prison 30 July 2014 [21]
  • Gerald Silva (State Probation Officer) of Coventry, Rhode Island ---News Article [22] --- Press Release + Complaint [23]
    • MOTION TO DISMISS based on Unconstitutional Vagueness of Statute [24]
    • USA v. Silva --- U.S. District Court - District of Rhode Island (Providence)- CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:13-cr-00043-S-LDA-1
      CONVICTED BY JURY 10 Feb 2014 [25] - Pure AZOV case
      Motion for New Trial and Acquittal [26] - Gov't Response [27]
      Motion DENIED - Opinion and Order dated 9 June 2014 [28]
      Sentenced to 6 years [29] Appeal Denied [30]
  • Sgt. Philip Woolery (Grapevine Police Department) of Crowley, Texas --- News Article + link to Complaint [31]---
    • PLEADS GUILTY to tangential NON-AZOV charges [32] Sentenced to 15 years [33]
  • Harry Van Hopper of Tecumseh, Oklahoma --- News [34] --- Defense Attorney David Slane [35]
    • PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 10 Years Prison and, upon release, 10 Years Probation [36]
  • Gary Jefferson Byrd of Opelousas, Louisiana --- News Article [37] --- Arrested 9/24/2012 by US Postal Inspector Allyson Leigh Hoffine
    • USA v. Byrd - U.S. District Court --- Western District of Louisiana (Lafayette)
      CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 6:12-cr-00274-EEF-CMH-1
      FOUND GUILTY by Jury [38] THIS IS A PURE AZOV CASE - Sentenced to 15 years [39] - Appeal Denied [40]
  • Joseph Finocchiaro of Bath, Maine --- Court Complaint Part 1 [41]--- Court Complaint Part 2 [42] --- News Article [43]
    • PLEADS GUILTY to tangential NON-AZOV charges on February 6, 2013 [44]
      SENTENCED to 21 months in Prison [45]
  • Loyd Jeffrey Hitt of Center Point, Alabama --- News [46] [47]
    • PLEADS GUILTY February 2013 [48]
    • Sentenced to 97 months in Prison [49]
  • Nicholas G. Sysock (High School Vice Principal) of Carteret, New Jersey --- News [50] --- News [51] --- Criminal Complaint [52]
    • PLEADS GUILTY May 8, 2013 - Sentenced to 37 months [53]
    • USA v. Sysock - U.S. District Court - District of New Jersey (Newark) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 2:12-mj-03197-PS-1
  • John Charles Mason (Youth Services Counselor) of Conroe, Texas --- News [54] - [55] Re-indicted [56]
    • DIED on August 1, 2014 [57]
  • Josh Ensley (School Janitor) of Tucker, Georgia --- News Article + link to Complaint [58]
    • Pleads GUILTY - Sentenced to 15 years partly on non-AZOV charges [59]
    • USA v. Ensley - U.S. District Court - Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:12-cr-00385-CAP-JFK-1
  • William Villemez (Teacher) of Smyrna, Georgia --- News [60]
    • PLEADS GUILTY to Count 2 on April 19, 2013 [61]
      FOUND GUILTY on Count 1, Sentenced to 5 years [62] Note: THIS IS A PURE AZOV CASE [63]
    • USA v. Villemez - U.S. District Court - Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta) - CRIMINAL CASE #:1:12-cr-00392-CAP-GGB-1
  • Andrew W. Nielsen (Police Officer) of S. Windsor, Connecticut --- News [64][65]
    • USA v. Nielsen - U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut (New Haven)- CRIMINAL CASE #: 3:14-cr-00057-AVC-1 -
      Pleads GUILTY, Sentenced to 2 Years [66] - PURE AZOV case
  • Michael Winston Baynes (School employee) of Henrico, Virginia --- News [67]
    • PLEADS GUILTY on January 4, 2013 [68]
    • SENTENCED to PRISON for 5 years 10 months [69]
  • David S. Engle (Attorney involved in youth baseball) of Maple Valley, Washington --- News [70] --- Press Release [71]
    • Amended Criminal Complaint [72]
    • PLEADS GUILTY to tangential NON-AZOV charges, sentenced to 25 years [73]
    • USA v. Engle - US District Court for the Western District of Washington (Seattle) - CRIMINAL CASE #:2:12-cr-00366-JLR-1
  • Lawrence Higgins of Seneca Falls, NY --- News [74] --- Press Release [75]
    • USA v. Higgins --- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (Rochester)
      CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 6:13-cr-06113-CJS - PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 12.5 years [76]
  • Scott Studer (High School Coach) of Massillon, Ohio --- News [77] --- News [78]
    • PLEADS GUILTY, but on tangential State charges (NOT AZOV-related) for Studer's secret videotaping of boys in the showers [79]
      Sentenced to 15 Years [80]
  • Larry L. McLendon of Tupelo, Mississippi --- News [81]
    • U.S. District Court - Northern District of Mississippi - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 1:13-cr-00095-SA-DAS-1
      Sentenced to 51 months on 27 December 2013 (from PACER)
  • Ryan C. Bieler (former Boy Scouts executive) of Ireland, Indiana [82] --- Court Complaint [83]
    • PLEADS GUILTY MARCH 12, 2013 [84] SENTENCED to SIX YEARS [85]
    • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana (Evansville) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 3:12-mj-00087-WGH-1
  • Ryan Kasler (part-year Christian missionary in Romania) [86]
    • PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 15 years [87]
    • U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio (Columbus) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 2:13-cr-00004-JLG-1
  • Kris Katzenmeyer of Broomfield, Colorado --- Press Release [88] --- News [89]
    • U.S. District Court District of Colorado (Denver)
      CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:12-cr-00509-REB-1 - Sentenced to 7 years in prison [90]
  • Dr. Mark B. Shaffer Jr. (79-year-old physician) of Aurora, Ohio [91]
    • PLEADS GUILTY to tangential non-AZOV charges [92]
  • Stanley Keith Johnson (Schools employee) of Mableton, Georgia [93][94][95]
    • PLEADS GUILTY to non-AZOV porn - Sentenced to 15 years [96]
    • USA v. Johnson - US District Court Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta) - CRIMINAL CASE # - 1:13-cr-00013-SCJ-ECS-1
  • Jerry Michael Lanier (Music teacher) of Smyrna, Georgia [97]
    • USA v. Lanier --- US District Court Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta)
      CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE # - 1:13-cr-00012-ODE-AJB-1 - PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 2 years (from PACER)
  • Robert L. Nouwen (Church deacon) of Mobile, Alabama
    • PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced May 20, 2013 [98]
    • news report that mentions azovfilms.com [99] (Archived by WebCite® at [100]) Appeal Denied [101]
  • Willard I. Jones of Bell County, Texas --- Criminal Complaint [102]
    • PLEADS GUILTY [103] - Sentenced to 78 months (from PACER docket)
    • USA v. Jones - U.S. District Court - Western District of Texas (Waco) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 6:12-cr-00262-WSS-1
  • James Donald Mobley (Teacher & Boy Scout volunteer) of Tenino, Washington [104]
    • PLEADS GUILTY - [105] - Sentenced to 48 Months, Restitution of $2,000. (from PACER)
    • USA v. Mobley - US District Court Western District of Washington (Tacoma) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 3:13-cr-05407-RBL-1
  • James Douglas Manring (Teacher) of Fredericksburg, Virginia
    • PLEADS GUILTY to tangential NON-AZOV charges on January 28, 2013 [106][107]
      SENTENCED to 14 Years in Prison [108]
  • Louis N. Rosenfeld of Nashua, New Hampshire [116] - Sentenced to Community Supervision [117] - Pure AZOV case
  • Brad W. McMullin (Nurse) of Fayetteville, Arkansas [118] - Sentenced to 4 years on 10/10/2013 [119] - Pure AZOV case
  • Stephen Hickey (Teacher) of Warwick, Rhode Island [120] --- Criminal Complaint [121]
    • PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 18 months in a Halfway House [122]
    • USA v. Hickey - United States District Court - District of Rhode Island - CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:13-mj-00069-LDA-1
  • Troy Czukoski (Middle School Principal) of Media, Pennsylvania
    • PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 2 years [123]
    • USA v. Czukoski - United States District Court - Eastern District of PA (Philadelphia) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 2:13-cr-00113-LDD-1
  • Charles David Compton, 48, of Pikeville, Kentucky - Sentenced to 15 Years [124]
    • U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Kentucky - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE # - 7:14-cr-00004-ART-EBA-1
      PLEA AGREEMENT (mentions specific AZOV films) [125]
  • Stuart Forrest (Former San Mateo County Probation Chief) of San Mateo, California [126] [127]
  • Douglas Randolph Collins (Teacher) of Van Nuys, California [135]
  • Mark Beres (Optometrist) of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania [138] Complaint [139]
    • PLEADS GUILTY - Sentencing set for 31 Oct 2014 [140] - Sentenced to 9 Years - partly non-AZOV [141]
    • U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh)- CRIMINAL CASE #: 2:13-cr-00151-JFC-1
  • Jorge A. Roman (Teacher & Soccer Coach) of Princeton, New Jersey [142] [143]
    • Background [144] [145] [146]
      USA v. Roman - US District Court - District of New Jersey (Trenton) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 3:14-cr-00421-JAP-1
      PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 3 Years [147] [148]
  • Clifford Eric Perian of Denver, Colorado [149]Court Complaint [150]
    • PLEADS GUILTY to tangential non-AZOV charges, Sentenced to 6 years, 10 months [151]
    • USA v. Perian - U.S. District Court - District of Colorado (Denver) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:13-mj-01086-BNB-1
  • Evan Guros of Seattle, Washington [152]
  • William Shaffer of Birmingham, Michigan [153]
    • PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 4 years - Court Judgment [154] - pure AZOV case -
    • U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Michigan (Detroit) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 2:13-cr-20835-DML-MAR-1
  • Bruce O. Downsbrough of Knoxville, Tennessee [155] Search Warrant Affidavit [156]
    • USA v. Downsbrough - U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee (Knoxville) - CRIMINAL CASE#:3:13-cr-00061-1
      PLEADS GUILTY [157] - Sentenced to 121 months [158]
  • Stanton Hager of Beverly, Massachusetts [159] Affidavit [160]
    • USA v. Hager - United States District Court - District of Massachusetts (Boston)
      CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 1:13-cr-10335-RWZ-1
      PLEADS GUILTY to tangential non-AZOV charges.[161] Sentenced to 5 years, $4500 Restitution (from PACER) [162]
  • Jeffrey Lynn Hines of Adairville, Kentucky [163]
    • PLEADS GUILTY to tangential non-AZOV charges [164] - Sentenced to 15 years [165]
    • USA v. Hines - US District Court - Western District of Kentucky - CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:13-cr-00032-TBR-1
  • Richard Dean Russell of New Holland, Pennsylvania [166]
    • USA v. Russell - United States District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Allentown)
      CRIMINAL CASE #: 5:13-cr-00401-JLS-1 - PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 37 months AND $5,000.00 RESTITUTION (from PACER)
  • Gerald Burnham, 73, of Adolphus, Kentucky - PLEADS GUILTY [167] - Sentenced to 15 years [168]
  • Charles Appel, clergyman and retired teacher, of Ben Avon, Pennsylvania [169]
    • USA v. Appel - United States District Court - Western District of Pennsylvania
      CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 2:13-cr-00251-JFC-1 - PLEADS GUILTY, sentenced to 5 years [170] [171] - Pure AZOV case
  • Clifton Brett Bennett of Colorado Springs, Colorado [172]
    • USA v. Bennett - U.S. District Court - District of Colorado (Denver)
      CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 1:13-cr-00395-CMA-1 - Federal Public Defender David Edward Johnson
      PLEADS GUILTY on May 1, 2014, Sentenced to 57 months [173] - Pure AZOV case
  • Professor Walter Thomas Meyer of Des Moines, Iowa - PLEADS GUILTY - Pure AZOV case
    • Sentenced to time served, 12 months of home confinement, and 5 years of supervised release. [174]
      USA v. Meyer - US District Court - Southern District of Iowa - CRIMINAL CASE #4:12-cr-00158-JEG-RAW-1
  • James Rick Mitchell (retired teacher) of San Diego, CA - SENTENCED to 7 years partly non-AZOV [175]
  • Jesse Ryan Loskarn of Washington, DC (Senatorial Aide) [176] [177]Statement of Facts [178]
    • USA v. Loskarn - U.S. District Court - District of Columbia
      CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:13-mj-00945-JMF-1 - Loskarn COMMITS SUICIDE [179]
  • David Arthur Rohm (ex-teacher) of Memphis, TN - PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 87 months - pure AZOV case [180]
    • USA v. Rohm - U.S. District Court - Western District of Tennessee - CRIMINAL CASE #: 2:13-cr-20146-STA-1
  • Randy Honebrink (shark expert) of Honolulu, Hawaii [181] - "Let's Count the Lies" [182]
    • PLEADS GUILTY -- Sentenced to 2 Months [183]
    • USA v. Honebrink - U.S. District Court - District of Hawaii - CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:14-cr-00049-LEK
  • Michael M. Switalski (teacher and coach) of Wausau, Wisconsin [184] Complaint [185]
    • Expected to PLEA BARGAIN GUILTY - [186] Plea Bargain Guilty - [187] - Sentenced to 3 Years [188]
  • William Brickman of Flagstaff, Arizona - Sentenced to 8 Years [189] - Pure AZOV case
  • David Charles Corkett, 52, former State Police Trooper, of Astoria, Oregon [190] - Pleads NOT GUILTY [191]
    • Plea Bargained GUILTY to Misdemeanor - Sentenced to 2 Years Probation [192]
  • Thomas Silber, 50, of Yardley, Pennsylvania [193] [194] Complaint [195]
    • USA v. Silber, US District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, CRIMINAL CASE # - 2:14-cr-00290-LS-1
      Sentenced to 14 Years [196][197]
  • John Lee Mudgett, 67, of Denver, Colorado [198] [199] Affidavit [200]
    • USA v. Mudgett, US District Court of Colorado, CRIMINAL CASE # 1:14-mj-01081-MEH-1
      Defendant DIED on 3 September 2014 [201]
  • Jeffrey Schmutzler, 43, Teacher, of Fayetteville, PA - Sentenced to 9 Years [202]
    • USA v. Schmutzler, US District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, CRIMINAL CASE # 1:13-cr-00065-WWC-1
  • Matthew P. Carlson, 31, of Orofino, Idaho
  • Timothy Beaver, 49, of Orlando, Florida - Sentenced to 78 months [205]
    • USA v. Beaver - U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 6:13-cr-00302-RBD-TBS-1
  • Dirk Hayo Notman, 76, of Clinton, Iowa [206] - Court Complaint [207]
    • US DISTRICT COURT of Southern Iowa - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 3:14-cr-00065-SMR-SBJ-1
      PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 10 Years imprisonment; $3,000 in restitution; $15,000 fine (PACER)
      APPEAL DENIED [208]
  • Rodney Corbin, Jr., 54, of Hanover, Pennsylvania [209]
    • PLEADS GUILTY, many non-AZOV images, Sentenced to 97 months [210]
      United States District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania CRIMINAL CASE #: 1:13-cr-00205-SHR-1
  • Kenneth Nichelson, 56, Youth Soccer Coach, of Columbus, Georgia - PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 15 years based on a prior contact conviction [211]
  • Ronald Dane Jones, 69, of Odessa, Texas [213]
    • U.S. District Court - Western District of Texas (Midland) CRIMINAL CASE #: 7:15-cr-00049-RAJ-1
      Complaint [214] - PLEADS GUILTY - Sentenced to 15 Years and Restitution of $125,000.00 (PACER)
  • Donald Paul Ferrari, 77, of Tumwater, Washington - Pleads GUILTY, Sentencing set for 23 March 2015 [215]
  • Lyle Kamlet, 62, Rabbi and ex-teacher, of Mt. Vernon, NY [216] Complaint [217]
    • U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York - Criminal Case # - 7:15-cr-00750-KMK-1
      PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 39 months [218]
  • Enrique Castaneda, Jr. of Wichita, Kansas - PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 3 Years Probation - Pure AZOV case [219]
    • Judge Melgren's Memorandum & Order after a preliminary review of some AZOV films in evidence [220]
  • Derek M. Halverson, of Kirkland, Washington - PLEADS GUILTY, an AZOV "affiliate partner," Sentenced to 10 Years [221]
  • Patrick Carrick, 56, of Pittsburgh, PA [223][224][225][226] - Pleads GUILTY, Sentenced to 10 Years Probation + court costs [227]
  • Robert Snyder, 67, teacher, of Etna, New York [228]
    • Pleads NOT GUILTY, Trial set for 19 July 2016 - US District Court - NDNY CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 3:15-cr-00269-TJM-1
      Found GUILTY by jury, Sentencing set for November [229][230]
      Sentenced to 70 months (from PACER docket)
  • Thomas Kevin Hamel, 67, ex-teacher, of St. Ignace, Michigan - Pleads GUILTY to tangential non-AZOV charges [231]
    • U.S. District Court - Western District of Michigan - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 2:15-cr-00011-RAED-1
      Sentenced to 15 Years [232]
  • Jerry Lynn Roberts, Police Officer, 46, of Lumberton, Texas [233] PLEA BARGAIN - AZOV charges DROPPED; Pleads Guilty to Lying to a Federal Officer,
    • Sentenced to 3 Years Probation (from PACER)
      U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 1:15-cr-00018-RC-ZJH-1
  • Michael Mudd, 47, of Louisville, Kentucky [234] (PLEADS GUILTY to producing child porn, AZOV charges dropped - Sentenced to 30 Years)
  • Daniel Miguel Salinas, 33, of Weslaco, Texas [236][237] - PLEADS GUILTY, Sentencing postponed pending Psychiatric Exam 7/3/2017
    • U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas (McAllen) CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 7:15-cr-01262-1
      Note - This case dates back to a 2012 search warrant but there was a LONG wait for forensic exam of computer and grand jury indictment
  • Jason R. Pink, 44, of Independence, Missouri - Pleads GUILTY [238] [239]
    • U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri (Kansas City) CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 4:16-cr-00265-BCW-1
      Sentenced to 5 YEARS PROBATION (no prison time)
  • David Allen Hoffman, 68, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania - Pleads GUILTY - Sentenced to 5 Years [240]
    • U.S. District Court - Middle District of Pennsylvania - Docket #1:16-cr-00268-WWC - Sentencing memorandum [241]
      Hoffman apparently targeted by Feds because of extensive travel to SE Asia and intent to marry young Filipino man - and history of extensive coaching in youth sports, see
      Hoffman's Personal Letter to Court [242]
  • Dennis Mischler, 65, former teacher, of Covington, Louisiana - Found GUILTY also of tangential contact crimes [243]
  • Rev. Gary Uhlenkott, 67, Music Professor, of Spokane, Washington [244]
    • PLEADS GUILTY, Sentenced to 6 months [245]


Phase Two Defendants

  • Darrel James Dwight, 52, Teacher, of Vancouver, Washington [246][247]
    • Complaint [248] -
      US District Court for the Western District of Washington (Tacoma) - CRIMINAL CASE #: 3:15-cr-05430-BHS-1
      Defendant's Motion to Suppress [249] Exhibit "A" [250]
      PLEA BARGAIN GUILTY - Sentenced to 15 months [251]
  • Robert Raymond Nelson, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan [252]
    • Complaint [253]
      U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan - CRIMINAL DOCKET CASE #: 1:16-mj-30149-PTM-1
      PLEADS GUILTY, Sentencing set for 1 September 2016 [254]
      Sentenced to 85 months (from PACER)


Updates

  • State-rape - mortification of non-harming deviants - Kristofor argues Azov defendants have been "state-raped" - 27 Sept 2012 [255]
  • Azov Films Legal Advice --- BoyChat posts [256] [257] [258] --- An anonymous BoyChat poster discusses the advice he received from three attorneys. This is for informational purposes only and should NOT replace a personal consultation with your own attorney!
  • Exploring Truths Behind Recent Azov Films Arrests --- BoyChat post dated December 7, 2012 [259]
  • Spading Up Hate: Joanna Beaven-Desjardins’ Big Lie --- by Bernie Najarian 13 Dec 2013 - A look at Operation Spade [260]
  • Pedophobe of the Year: Paul Krawczyk, Toronto Police --- by Bernie Najarian 1 Jan 2014 [261]
  • Press Hostility to Azov Accuracy --- Another winning article by Bernie Najarian dated 14 Feb 2014 [262]
  • Mick Moran of Interpol and Pro-active Pedo Policing --- by Bernie Najarian dated 24 Feb 2014 [263]

See also

External Links

  • Honey Pot or Legit Site? --- BlackTurtle.us blog post dated February 7, 2010 [264] Accessed: 2012-11-03. (Archived by WebCite® at [265])
  • Nude Art Controversies Blog [266]
  • The Azov Films mass-state-rape: details of Dr. Richard Keller and other arrestees (a work in progress) [267]
  • The Azov Films secret mass arrest conspiracy in the USA - when police secretly redefine law [268]
  • Feds Bust Massive Child Pornography Corporation - apropos satire from The Onion! [269]