(WPHL) — A repeat sex offender from Philadelphia, out on bail for child sexual abuse material charges, has been arrested and charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.
Craig Coleman (PA Office of Attorney General)
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the arrest of Craig Coleman, 32, this week.
Coleman was previously charged by the PA Office of Attorney General in 2023 with child sex abuse material, according to a statement from the office. Coleman also has a 2017 conviction for manufacturing child pornography and statutory sexual assault.
According to the PA Attorney General’s office, Coleman posted bail in November 2024 for the 2023 charges, before pleading guilty in January 2025.
“Based on his previous and present abhorrent conduct, there is no question that this individual is a danger to children,” Attorney General Sunday said. “I commend our investigators who acted promptly and professionally to build this case, file appropriate charges, then argue for high bail.”
Coleman’s bail is set at $10 million. He faces the following charges:
Human trafficking
Unlawful contact with a minor
Statutory sexual assault
Manufacturing child pornography
Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse
Corruption of minors
Intimidation of witnesses or victims
Intimidation, retaliation or obstruction in child abuse cases
The investigation is ongoing by the PA Attorney General’s office.
Victims of sexual assault can get help through the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800-656-4673.
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