‘Mr. Artful Pants’ YouTuber
Arrested for Alleged Baby Porn
Revealed
A well-liked YouTuber often called “Mr. Artful Pants” has been arrested after allegedly possessing and buying and selling disturbing sexual pictures of youngsters on-line … in line with studies.
Authorities say Michael David Sales space, who has practically 600,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, was taken into custody final week after allegedly sharing specific images of minors via the social media app Kik, Wave Information reported.
In accordance with an arrest report, obtained by the outlet, Sales space allegedly had six specific pictures, together with three displaying kids underneath 12, he’s accused of sharing greater than 15 instances initially of August.
Investigators reportedly started trying into Sales space after Kik flagged his account, which was traced to an IP handle linked to his house in Kentucky.
Sales space, who additionally has over 250,000 followers throughout Fb and Instagram, is understood for his tutorial movies demonstrating customized DIY designs.
He is been charged with possession and distribution of matter portraying a sexual efficiency by a minor and was arraigned Thursday, with bond set at $150,000.
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If launched, Sales space would reportedly be positioned on house detention and barred from Web use pending his subsequent courtroom look, which is scheduled for Friday.
