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North Smithfield man used AI to create child sex abuse images, federal prosecutors allege

LincolnNorth Smithfield Published Nov 10, 2026, 4:57 PM

A former instructor and participant at several gymnastics, dance and cheerleading facilities across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts is facing federal charges tied to child exploitation and sexual abuse material, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Rhode Island announced Tuesday.

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