Ex-CIA Director John Brennan’s Son Arrested On Child Porn Charges

Charged in the Eastern District of Virginia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The son of former CIA Director John Brennan was arrested Friday on a federal charge related to child sexual abuse images, according to authorities. Former CIA Director John Brennan’s son has reportedly been arrested and charged with a felony for the transportation of child pornography. The son of former CIA chief John Brennan was arrested on Friday and charged with “transportation of child pornography,” according to an affidavit signed by a special agent with the FBI.

Editor’s note: This article addresses the alleged possession and distribution of sexually explicit images of children. The son of former CIA Director John Brennan was arrested Friday for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material, otherwise known as child pornography.

Winnipeg Free Press Sports reported the story as "Son of former CIA Director John Brennan arrested on child sexual abuse images charge." The Independent reported the story as "Son of former CIA Director John Brennan arrested on child sexual abuse images charge." American Greatness reported the story as "Former CIA Director John Brennan's Son Arrested For Child Porn."

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