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HORROR: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Doctor Federally Charged with Possessing Over 153,000 Images and 470 Videos of Child Sexual Abuse — Victims as Young as Newborns
Gateway Pundit ^ | August 13, 2025 | Jim Hᴏft

Posted on 08/13/2025 12:40:37 PM PDT by Red Badger

A former physician at one of the nation’s most respected pediatric institutions is facing federal charges for allegedly amassing one of the largest known personal collections of child sexual abuse material in recent history.

Howard M. Saal, 73, a former geneticist and dysmorphologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, appeared in federal court this week after investigators say they uncovered a horrifying trove of over 153,000 images and 470 videos of child pornography, with some victims reportedly being as young as newborns.

According to charging documents, the nightmare began when a Hamilton County Sheriff’s detective assigned to the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force received a cyber tip tracing child pornography image searches back to Saal’s home IP address, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio.

The tip included a disturbing image depicting two naked girls, estimated to be just 10 years old, engaged in explicit conduct.

When investigators executed search warrants, they allegedly discovered a staggering digital archive of abuse. The FBI says many files involved infants, toddlers, and prepubescent children subjected to unspeakable acts.

Authorities claim there is currently no evidence linking the materials to any patients or children connected to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. But given the nature of Saal’s profession, working directly with children, the revelation is sparking outrage and demands for a deeper investigation.

Saal now faces federal charges carrying mandatory minimum sentences of five years and potential prison terms of up to 20 years for each count. If convicted, he will likely die in prison.

“I am incredibly proud of the work of our Regional Electronics and Computer Investigations unit and their diligence in investigating this individual,” said Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey said in a statement.

“We encourage anyone who thinks they may be a victim of Dr. Saal to contact our detectives. We will continue to seek out dangerous individuals and bring justice to victims’ families.”

“The FBI and our partners will continue to fiercely investigate those who attempt to sexually exploit children,” stated FBI Cincinnati Special Agent in Charge Elena Iatarola. “I want to thank the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for their work on this investigation and for their strong partnership. Law enforcement is always more effective when we work together to address crime issues impacting our community.”


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: childabuse; cincinnati; doctor; gatewaypundit; hamiltoncounty; healthcare; howardmsaal; intercession; jimhft; lgbt; lgbtq; ohio; pediatric
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JUST TAKE HIM OUT BACK AND SHOOT HIM.....................
1 posted on 08/13/2025 12:40:37 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Wherever you find children.. You’ll find pedophiles. It just goes without saying.


2 posted on 08/13/2025 12:45:25 PM PDT by jerod (Nazis were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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What’s the big deal? He’s just a MAP.- the left


3 posted on 08/13/2025 12:45:51 PM PDT by Reddy (BO stinks)
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To: jerod

Find a rope and a tree.


4 posted on 08/13/2025 12:46:30 PM PDT by chopperk
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Shark-infested waters works for me.


5 posted on 08/13/2025 12:48:38 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: Red Badger

Yes!

Picture of the doctor.
https://health.usnews.com/doctors/howard-saal-11172


6 posted on 08/13/2025 12:51:50 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: Red Badger

High ranking member of Satan’s Army


7 posted on 08/13/2025 12:52:46 PM PDT by antidemoncrat (In a way ge is right as)
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To: Red Badger

it is bigger.
a coverup and for quite a while.

who was paid off?
how?

they are ALL guilty.


8 posted on 08/13/2025 12:53:29 PM PDT by Diogenesis (Si vis pacem, para bellum)
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To: jerod
Most of my life I thought that these kinds of sick bastards were extraordinarily rare.

I was obviously very wrong.

9 posted on 08/13/2025 12:54:00 PM PDT by jpl ("You are fake news.")
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To: Red Badger

Dysmorphologist?


10 posted on 08/13/2025 12:56:25 PM PDT by murrie (Mark Levin: Prosecuting stupidity nightly.)
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Yes.................


11 posted on 08/13/2025 12:57:10 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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trap door open to crocodile/piranha pit immediately upon guilty verdict


12 posted on 08/13/2025 12:57:12 PM PDT by sappy (criminaldems)
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To: Red Badger

Like transgender💩?


13 posted on 08/13/2025 12:58:57 PM PDT by murrie (Mark Levin: Prosecuting stupidity nightly.)
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That’s one aspect of it.............


14 posted on 08/13/2025 12:59:35 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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Calm down - he’s a medical man.

Vivisection.


15 posted on 08/13/2025 1:00:56 PM PDT by larrytown (A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
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To: Red Badger

Dr. Howard M. Saal
16 posted on 08/13/2025 1:07:40 PM PDT by OldHarbor
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What’s the big deal? He’s just a MAP. - the left

Sicko: "Did you know that being a Minor Attracted Person is just another form of sexuality?"

Me: "Did you know that burying pedophiles is just another form of gardening?"

They could sell tickets to be the person who gets to exterminate scum like this, and rake in millions! Plus, ALL executions should be available as a paid TV option, and shown as mandated watching in every prison in the land.

17 posted on 08/13/2025 1:11:24 PM PDT by gbunch
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Shooting is too quick & clean. Piano wire noose & pick up truck winch on the evening ntews.


18 posted on 08/13/2025 1:17:35 PM PDT by Nebr FAL owner (Treason is the reason for Democrat Sedition & subvertion )
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„as young as newborns…“🤯

Lord in Heaven, what is this world coming to? 😞


19 posted on 08/13/2025 1:27:40 PM PDT by Menes
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SPJNK..........................


20 posted on 08/13/2025 1:28:46 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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