Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Philadelphia-based repeat sex offender who was out on bail for child sexual abuse material charges when he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in recent months.
Craig Coleman, 32, was arrested this week and charged with human trafficking, unlawful contact with a minor, statutory sexual assault, manufacturing child pornography, and related offenses.
The Office of Attorney General charged Coleman in 2023 with child sexual abuse material, and he has a 2017 conviction for manufacturing child pornography and statutory sexual assault.
In February, Coleman contacted a girl online, and, after becoming aware of her age, repeatedly sexually abused her. He paid the girl and recorded some of the conduct, then tried to prevent her from cooperating with police.
“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 is also charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, corruption of minors, intimidation of witnesses or victims, and intimidation, retaliation or obstruction in child abuse cases.
Coleman posted bail in November 2024 on the 2023 charges, and eventually pleaded guilty in January 2025. While awaiting sentencing, he contacted the 15-year-old girl.
The investigation is ongoing.
This case is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General Michelle Laucella of the Child Predator Section. Criminal charges, and any discussion thereof, are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Original soruce can be found here.