Man facing federal child porn charges to stay in jail before trial; new details revealed

DAYTON — A former childcare worker, teacher, and soccer coach who is a suspect in a child porn case learned he will stay in jail before trial.

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Inside U.S. District Court in Dayton Wednesday, News Center 7 learned new information involving the child porn allegations against David Snell.

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As News Center 7 reported at 5:00, federal prosecutors say he had at least 15 social media accounts and used fake names to communicate with a victim.

They also accused of him of taking steps to try and “obscure his identity” on his laptop.

Prosecutors said he used the internet to cause harm, sending a minor victim explicit images and even images of bestiality.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Snell got the victim to produce pornographic material they sent to him, which prosecutors say he then turned around and sent to another minor.

Snell’s defense lawyer argued for him to be let out of jail before his trial.

The judge called the allegations “insidious” and “horrendous,” and ordered Snell will stay in jail.

Since federal agents raided Snell’s Dayton home with a search warrant and arrested him last week, News Center 7 has confirmed he previously worked for at least three daycares in Dayton and southern Montgomery County.

Snell has worked for at least these three school districts in southwest Ohio in the past as either a teacher, a soccer coach, or both.

Of the six former employers, five employers have commented saying they properly vetted Snell before hiring him, including with a background check, and had no concerns about his behavior while he worked for them.

Snell got a new lawyer since last week’s hearing. He declined to comment.

News Center 7 also asked federal investigators whether any charges Snell faces are connected to past employment.

They said, “Investigators allege the suspect exploited victims online. However, this is still ongoing and a victim may come forward or be identified based on his position of public trust.”

We will continue following this story.