Edward J. Bates, 57, of Olney, Illinois, was sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing child pornography and other charges, including possessing firearms as a felon.
Richland County man sentenced for child porn, gun crimes
By Brayton Riley
Dec 8, 2025 | 12:43 PM

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