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Haiminger sentenced: 49 child porn files discovered on cell phone!
A man from Haiming was convicted in Altötting for possession of child pornography. The court took his confession and social circumstances into account.
Haiminger sentenced: 49 child porn files discovered on cell phone!
A shocking case of child pornography has caused a stir in the district court in Altötting. A 35-year-old man from Haiming has been convicted of possessing 49 child and youth pornography files on his iPhone. The police seized the cell phone after a search of his apartment on March 24, 2022. The man, who works in the chemical industry and had no previous convictions until this incident, has lived with his partner for many years.
In court, the defendant appeared remorseful and admitted that he was wrong to have these files. It is interesting that he emphasized that he had no pedophile tendencies. He said he came across the shocking images in online chats. His defense attorney saw the actions as a slip-up and described them as a “limited episode” in the man’s life.
The judgment and its consequences
Prosecutor Marion Aicher argued for a prison sentence of eleven months, suspended on probation, and demanded a fine of 2,000 euros for a social institution. Judge Günther Hammerdinger ultimately found the defendant guilty of possessing 17 pieces of child pornography and 32 pieces of youth pornography. When reaching the verdict, the man's confession, his stable social circumstances and the lack of a criminal record were taken into account as mitigating circumstances.
But this is not just a local problem. Experience shows that there are many who can easily become victims of such offenses in the digital world. The feeling of being alone with an explicit image online can be extremely stressful. This is where the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) comes into play. It ensures that affected children and their families are not left alone. NCMEC provides support and crisis intervention and has programs such as Team HOPE, which engages volunteers to connect families who have experienced similar fates.
Offers of help for those affected
It is important for parents and relatives to know: There are people who want to care for those affected. Possible support ranges from confidential conversations with adults such as parents or school counselors to self-reporting to the CyberTipline for further help. Those affected or their families should not hesitate to seek help - no one is alone in such a difficult time.
The case in Altötting shows that issues surrounding child pornography do not only affect large cities. Such incidents force us to think about the security mechanisms in the digital world and pay attention to the well-being of our children. Many people remain feeling powerless when they hear about such terrible acts - but together we can work towards improving the situation and supporting those affected. In addition to the case of the Haiminger family, there are many ways and contact points that can provide support. We are all called upon to draw attention to this urgent problem and find solutions. Further information can be found at NCMEC.