Robert Redding, a 43-year-old resident of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison and ten years of supervised release for offenses related to child pornography. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Gerald J. Pappert. In addition to the prison term, Redding was ordered to pay $25,000 in restitution to the minor victims.
Redding was indicted in March of last year on charges that included distribution and attempted distribution of child pornography, receipt of child pornography, and possession of child pornography. He pleaded guilty to all charges in August.
Court documents revealed that Redding had previously served over ten years in prison for sexual offenses against a 13-year-old girl. Following his release, he was required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law.
While still under Pennsylvania State Parole supervision, Redding engaged in online communities dedicated to child pornography. He traded videos showing children—including infants—being sexually abused by adults and uploaded images of child sexual abuse using unauthorized electronic devices while residing at Kintock Residential Reentry Center as part of his parole conditions.
United States Attorney David Metcalf stated: “This case demonstrates our office’s commitment to prosecuting those who exploit children and ensuring they are held accountable.”
The investigation was conducted by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Kelly Harrell and Eileen Castilla Geiger.
The prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation through coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local agencies. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at https://www.projectsafechildhood.gov/.
