Pasadena Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Exploitation

Andrew Joseph Stilling, Jr. pleaded guilty to charges related to secretly recording a minor and sharing child sexual abuse material.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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A 39-year-old Pasadena, Maryland man named Andrew Joseph Stilling, Jr. was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by 30 years of supervised release for charges related to child sexual exploitation. Stilling had participated in an online group with individuals who had sexual interests in children, and over a three-month period he secretly recorded videos of a minor while they were showering and shared screenshots of the videos with others in the group. When arrested, Stilling was also found in possession of child sexual abuse material on his cellphone.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious and damaging nature of child exploitation crimes, which can have long-lasting traumatic impacts on victims. It also demonstrates law enforcement's ongoing efforts to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

The details

According to the guilty plea, in September 2024 Stilling participated in an online group with individuals who had sexual interests in children. Over a three-month period, Stilling secretly recorded videos of a minor while they were showering and sent screenshots of the videos to others in the group. When Stilling was arrested, authorities found child sexual abuse material on his cellphone, including at least one photo depicting a prepubescent minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

  • In September 2024, Stilling participated in an online group with individuals who had sexual interests in children.
  • Over a three-month period, Stilling secretly recorded videos of a minor while they were showering.
  • When Stilling was arrested, authorities found child sexual abuse material on his cellphone.
  • On February 3, 2026, Stilling was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by 30 years of supervised release.

The players

Andrew Joseph Stilling, Jr.

A 39-year-old man from Pasadena, Maryland who was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for charges related to child sexual exploitation.

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What’s next

The judge's sentence of 15 years in prison followed by 30 years of supervised release is intended to hold Stilling accountable for his crimes and protect the public from further offenses.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical importance of vigilance and proactive law enforcement efforts to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in the exploitation of minors, in order to prevent further harm and bring perpetrators to justice.