St. Petersburg doctor coerced minors into producing child sex abuse material, feds say
One of the victims was found dead after Stephen Andrew Leedy directed her to hang herself, according to court records. Leedy’s wife is a leader with the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County.
Florida doctor allegedly sexually exploited girls, told them to ‘hang themselves’ —leading to child’s death: feds
Stephen Andrew Leedy, 59, of St. Petersburg, is accused of using the username “maximumuncle#9112” to prey on roughly 10 children in a sickening, years-long alleged crime spree, the Department of
Tampa Bay doctor charged with producing child sex abuse material and enticing minors
One victim in the case was found dead after hanging herself "in a manner consistent with instructions" Dr. Stephen Leedy had allegedly provided.
Tampa doctor charged with sexually exploiting minors
FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports on charges against Tampa-area Dr. Stephen Andrew Leedy, a palliative care doctor accused of sexually exploiting minors.
Fla. Doctor Coerced Girl to Hang Herself While Producing Child Sex Abuse Material: Feds
Stephen Andrew Leedy, 59, faces charges of producing child sexual abuse material and enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity
Tampa Bay doctor sexually exploited kids, told them to ‘hang themselves’: DOJ
A palliative care doctor in Tampa Bay has been arrested after allegedly sexually exploiting several children and directing them to "cut, choke, and hang themselves," according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Former employee shocked at arrest of doctor on federal child porn production charges
Dr. Leedy is accused of instructing ten minors to produce child porn online in 2021 and 2022, according to his federal indictment and a news release from the Department of Justice.
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Bay Area doctor accused of sexually exploiting kids told them to cut, choke and hang themselves: DOJ
A Bay Area doctor has been arrested for producing sexual abuse materials and enticing minors into sexual activity.
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