Michael Bauer
👤 Age at Time of Case
37
📍 Location
North Branford, Connecticut
🔗 Network / Operation
Operation Pacifier
💻 Platform(s) Used
Dark Web (Playpen)
📅 Case Date
October 24, 2018
📋 Data Source
Zip06 News
⚖️ Sentence
35 months federal prison
Equivalent to approximately 3 years in prison
📋 Charges
Downloading child pornography from dark web
📄 Case Summary
Caught through Operation Pacifier targeting Playpen dark web users. Sentenced to 35 months plus 5 years supervised release.
🔗 Network Connection: Operation Pacifier
This individual is connected to the Operation Pacifier network.
📅 Case Timeline
October 24, 2018
Sentenced: 35 months federal prison
💻 Platforms Used
🔗 Related Casesfrom Operation Pacifier network & similar platforms
📎 Source & Verification
Source: Zip06 News
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