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Federal jury convicts registered sex offender of sexually exploiting two minors and obstructing justice

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A registered sex offender was convicted of producing and possessing child sexual abuse material, attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, and commission by a registered sex offender of a felony offense involving a minor. The conviction was the result of a federal jury trial. The defendant's name is Richard Scott Tyson, 57, of Gum Spring.

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Federal jury convicts registered sex offender of sexually exploiting two minors and obstructing justice

Media Coverage · April 23, 2026

A federal jury convicted Richard Scott Tyson, a registered sex offender, of sexually exploiting two minors and obstructing justice. Tyson, 57, was found guilty of producing and possessing child sexual abuse material, attempting to coerce a minor, and committing a felony offense involving a minor. This conviction holds him accountable for his crimes.

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  • child sexual abuse material
  • coercion and enticement of a minor
  • registered sex offender
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Federal jury convicts registered sex offender of sexually exploiting two minors and obstructing justice

Media Coverage · Apr 23, 2026

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Media Coverage April 23, 2026

Federal jury convicts registered sex offender of sexually exploiting two minors and obstructing justice

A federal jury convicted Richard Scott Tyson, a registered sex offender, of sexually exploiting two minors and obstructing justice. Tyson, 57, was found guilty of producing and possessing child sexual abuse material, attempting to coerce a minor, and committing a felony offense involving a minor. This conviction holds him accountable for his crimes.

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