one ann arbor Resident and doctor have been arrested and charged with possessing child pornography The crime was reported by FOX 2 Detroit. Bryan Shanley Sack, 43, faces six felonies including aggravated possession of child sexual abuse material, possession of child sexual abuse material and use of a computer to commit a crime.
Thacker was arraigned on Saturday, February 21, in 15th District Court.
Who is Brian Shanley Thacker?
Thacker is a pediatric urologist affiliated with Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. A spokesman said in a statement that he had been relieved of his duties, the outlet reported.
Thacker also taught at the University of Michigan Medical School. There, his position is listed as Clinical Associate Professor of Urology through 2024.
Meanwhile, Detective Sgt. Kenneth Weismuller of the Michigan State Police and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force said the charges were not related to his work. “The case is ongoing,” he said. “We have no information to suggest this case is related to his profession.”
After Sack’s arrest investigation The campaign was launched after receiving an online tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the execution of the search warrant, digital evidence was seized from Thacker’s residence.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital released a statement confirming Thacker had been fired.
“We learned of the arrest of Bryan Sack, MD, who had worked at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo for approximately 18 months,” the statement said. “We are deeply shocked and concerned by this situation. Upon learning of this allegation, Dr. Sack was immediately terminated and no longer has access to our patients, facility, or medical records.”
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It added, “At this time, we have learned from law enforcement that these charges are not related to his clinical work, including at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo. We are committed to the safety, support, and privacy of all children and will continue to monitor this situation closely.”
If convicted, Thacker faces up to ten years in prison for aggravated possession of child sexual abuse material, up to four years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material, and up to fifteen years in prison for using a computer to commit a crime.
