Repeat Philadelphia sex offender charged with assaulting teen

(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.

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.