Penn man who sexually abused child he met online is sentenced to 30 years in prison

David Tweed of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania, was convicted of sexual exploitation of a child following his arrest in 2022, the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts said.

“David Tweed’s conduct was appalling and deserves the harsh sentence the court imposed. Mr. Tweed sought out this very young and vulnerable girl, cared for her, and then repeatedly sexually abused and exploited her,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy. “His criminal and depraved behavior has finally been stopped and his victim is finally free from his abuse. I admire the victim’s courage and her family’s support and dedication in seeing this case through.”

Investigators said Tweed exploited a young girl, ages 12 and 13, while abusing her from September 2021 to December 2021. During that time, he forced her to make videos and perform indecent acts in video calls, the prosecutor continued.

More than once he traveled to New England to sexually abuse the child.

He was arrested in Pennsylvania in 2022 and later extradited to Massachusetts for trial.

The victim’s whereabouts were not disclosed to protect his identity.

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