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Former Children's Doctor Charged with Federal Child Pornography Crimes
Howard M. Saal faces federal charges after authorities found more than 153,000 images and 470 videos of child sexual abuse material during a cyber tip investigation, officials said.
- Howard M. Saal, a 73-year-old former doctor at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, appeared in federal court on August 12, 2025, charged with transporting and possessing child pornography.
- The charges arose after investigators received a cyber tip in February 2025 about online searches involving child exploitation images conducted through an IP address linked to Saal, leading to a joint FBI and local law enforcement inquiry.
- FBI agents executed a search warrant on Saal's digital devices and uncovered over 153,000 files, including thousands of images and hundreds of videos depicting child exploitation, with some victims being newborns. No evidence has been found linking any of the material to patients from the hospital.
- Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey emphasized their ongoing commitment to identifying and apprehending individuals who pose a threat, ensuring accountability for those harmed. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Children's affirmed that prioritizing the safety and well-being of children remains central to their mission.
- Saal is no longer employed at Cincinnati Children's, authorities encourage potential victims to come forward, and the federal charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison each.
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