Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania radiologist charged for possessing child pornography
A Pittsburgh radiologist has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of possessing and attempting to transport child pornography.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Pennsylvania, announced the two-count indictment on Sept. 4, with 53-year-old Ashok Panigraphy, MD, the sole defendant. In November 2022, the physician allegedly attempted to transport materials depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor in interstate commerce, according to the indictment.
Panigraphy had worked as a professor and radiologist-in-chief at UPMC Children’s Hospital but was terminated in November after law enforcement shared word of the investigation, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He received his MD from Boston University and completed his residency and post-doctoral work in pediatric radiology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Panigraphy entered a not-guilty plea on Sept. 3 and was released for home detention on a $50,000 bond. A judge ordered the physician to remain within the Northern District of Illinois, western Pennsylvania for court appearances, and eastern PA for attorney meetings only, the Daily Voice reported. He’s also permitted to seek psychological treatment and use his personal computer, with restrictions.
The law provides for a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 or both. The final sentence imposed will be based on the seriousness of the offense and past criminal history, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Homeland Security conducted the investigation in Pittsburgh and Chicago leading up to the indictment. Panigraphy’s case was brought by authorities as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in 2006 to combat the “growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.”
An indictment only represents an accusation, with the radiologist presumed innocent until proven guilty, authorities noted.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Amish woman dies after being severely injured in schoolhouse shooting 18 years ago
An Amish woman who was severely injured by a gunman who killed five girls at a Pennsylvania schoolhouse 18 years ago has died.
FOX 29 in Philadelphia reported that 23-year-old Rosanna S. King died at her home Thursday. According to an obituary from Furman Home for Funerals in Leola, Pennsylvania, a funeral will take place at her home in the farming community of Paradise Friday.
King was among the victims shot at the West Nickel Mines Amish School in October 2006.
The shooter, a 32-year-old milk truck driver named Charles Carl Roberts IV, barricaded himself inside the schoolhouse after letting the boys and several adults leave.
AMISH RELEASE STATEMENT ON SCHOOL MASSACRE VICTIMS’ RECOVERY
In this photo from June 24, 2018, an Amish family walks barefoot over a country road in the heart of rural Lancaster County, Pa., after concluding a Sunday church service. (iStock)
While barricaded, Roberts tied up 10 girls and shot them before killing himself when police closed in.
King was 6 years old at the time and was part of an Old Order Amish Church community. Among the survivors shot, King was considered the most severely injured.
She was shot in the head, which left her unable to speak and required her to be fed through a tube.
APALACHEE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECOUNT HORROR OF DEADLY SHOOTING
An Amish woman who was 6 when she was shot 18 years ago when a gunman opened fire on a schoolhouse and killed five other students, died this week. (iStock)
The station reported King depended on others to take care of her and move her around.
A year after the shooting, King’s family issued a statement about her progress, adding “the hardest part has been to see her suffer.”
The Amish community also released a statement after the school massacre.
WHO IS THE ALLEGED GEORGIA SCHOOL SHOOTER? WHAT WE KNOW
“To the casual observer, ‘life goes on’ in Nickel Mines, with its daily and seasonal demands of work, school, births, family and church, but for the families each day brings with it the pain, grief and questions that remind them of their loss,” the group wrote.
Ten days after the shooting, the schoolhouse was torn down, and a new one was built nearby.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
King’s death comes a day after 14-year-old Colt Gray allegedly opened fire at a Georgia high school, killing two students and two teachers.
Earlier we took a statewide look at some of the top high school defensive backs in the state of Pennsylvania for 2024.
Now, we want to hear from you: Who is the best of the best?
Vote in the poll and let us know who you think is the state’s top linebacker this season. In a few weeks we will publish the “fans’ all-star team” based on the vote of the readers. (The top three vote-getters at each position will make the all-star team.)
There are plenty of standout football players in Pennsylvania, and these lists are not intended to be comprehensive. Tag us on X or Instagram at @SBLivePA to discuss the other defensive backs worthy of fans’ attention in 2024. You can also submit player nominations to ryan@scorebooklive.com.
Defensive back voting will conclude Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
Stay tuned to SBLive Pennsylvania all season long for all of your high school football coverage. You can check out our Pennsylvania high school football scoreboards all season long.
SBLIVE SPORTS LAUNCHES HIGH SCHOOL ON SI
High School On SI will serve as the premier destination for high school sports fans, delivering unparalleled coverage of high school athletics nationwide through in-depth stories, recruiting coverage, rankings, highlights and much more. The launch of a dedicated high school experience expands Sports Illustrated’s reach to even more local communities as fans can now truly follow athletes from “preps to the pros” on a single platform, bringing them closer to the action than ever before.
To get live updates on your phone – as well as follow your favorite teams and top games – you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App| Download Android App
Pack up: People are moving to Austin from these US cities
Alabama Veterans Affairs commissioner refuses to resign despite governor’s request
Sacred Acre Festival Gears Up In Alaska – Pollstar News
Cardinals Lose Rising WR vs Bills
OK State on SI’s Score Predictions: Oklahoma State vs. Arkansas
Colorado Rockies game no. 116 thread: Zac Gallen vs José Ureña
See it: Tesla crashes into Columbus convention center at 70 mph
Fox News Politics: Georgia the whole day through
Death of missing Oregon girl found in stream ruled homicide
At least 2 dead as tornadoes hit Alabama, damage homes across Southeast
Senate GOP campaign chair 'concerned' over fundraising disparity but predicts who will win majority
Italy's Commissioner pick Fitto might face a rocky road to approval
Father of Georgia school shooting suspect charged and Hunter Biden pleads guilty: Morning Rundown
Trump suggests he could win 50% of Jewish vote in presidential election showdown against Harris
The Take: Is the UK’s arms suspension on Israel a meaningful shift?
-
Movie Reviews1 week agoSlingshot (2024) – Movie Review
-
World1 week agoSwiss court convicts two executives of embezzling $1.8bn from 1MDB
-
World1 week agoCommission mandarin flags convergence of digital with industry
-
News1 week agoAfter months on the run, a murder suspect falls through the ceiling and into custody
-
World1 week agoRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 915
-
News1 week agoTrump Vs Harris: The Battle Over Hot Mics Heats Up Ahead Of Key Debate
-
News1 week agoThe rise of the Pumpkin Spice Latte : It's Been a Minute
-
World1 week agoEconomic portfolios are key in talks to chose new EU commissioners