A Pittsburgh resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of distributing and possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Marissa Lynn Segal, 31, entered her guilty plea on January 12, 2026, before United States District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan. The court was informed that on July 14, 2025, Segal distributed material showing the sexual exploitation of a minor through a mobile application. This included photographs and videos involving infant victims and acts of bestiality. Additionally, Segal possessed images and videos depicting prepubescent minors.
Judge Ranjan set sentencing for April 27, 2026. The maximum penalty under the law is up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000. The actual sentence will be determined by federal Sentencing Guidelines based on the seriousness of the offenses and any prior criminal history.
Segal will remain detained in the custody of the United States Marshals Service until sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Kelly M. Locher is prosecuting the case for the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to Segal’s prosecution.
