A Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Robert Bookshar, 49, entered his guilty plea to two counts before United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV on March 3, 2026. The court was informed that between September 2021 and June 2023, Bookshar communicated with an online criminal organization that distributed child sexual abuse material labeled as “Ultimate Packages.” These packages included seven videos and 30 images showing a nude minor female engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The organization also provided a “menu” of minor females available for live video calls during which new child sexual abuse material could be created.
Bookshar requested such images, videos, and participated in live video calls through social media apps. He paid for the material using gift cards or mobile payment applications. He specifically pleaded guilty to inducing two minors—one on August 23, 2022, and another on May 12, 2023—to create child sexual abuse material during live video calls.
Judge Stickman set sentencing for July 8, 2026. Bookshar faces a maximum sentence of up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The actual sentence will depend on the seriousness of the offenses and any prior criminal history under federal Sentencing Guidelines. Bookshar remains in custody until sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Heidi M. Grogan is prosecuting the case.
The investigation involved multiple agencies: the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Allegheny County Police Department, Tampa Police Department in Florida, and Colorado Springs Police Department in Colorado.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood—a nationwide initiative started by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse by coordinating efforts among federal, state, and local authorities to prosecute offenders and rescue victims. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.justice.gov/psc.
