Chandler Police Department

A former dental assistant was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing children during X-rays at a children's dental office. The case involved multiple victims, including a 4-year-old under anesthesia, and the clinic's owner was indicted for failing to report suspected abuse.

A former dental assistant was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing children during X-rays at a children's dental office. The case involved multiple incidents affecting three young children, with evidence found on the defendant's phone, and the dental office owner was indicted for failing to report the abuse.

Deion Garcia, a dental assistant, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing children during X-rays at Kidiatric Dental. The abuse was reported by parents and another child, with evidence including inappropriate images found on Garcia’s phone. Dr. Walter Villanueva, the clinic owner, faces charges for failing to report the abuse.

Arizona has indicted William Powderly for creating AI-generated child pornography under a new law (HB2678) that equates AI-generated images with real child sexual abuse material. The law, supported by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, charges Powderly with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, with potential life probation if convicted.