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Former Children's Doctor Charged with Federal Child Pornography Crimes

Howard M. Saal faces federal charges after authorities found over 153,000 images and 470 videos of child sexual abuse material on his devices, with some victims as young as newborns.

  • Howard M. Saal, a former Cincinnati Children’s Hospital doctor, appeared in federal court on Aug 12, 2025, charged with possessing over 150,000 images of child sexual abuse material.
  • Following a tip about image searches for child pornography, authorities traced the activity to Saal’s IP address in February, including an image of two naked females believed to be about 10 years old.
  • The FBI review of Saal’s electronic devices found more than 153,000 images and 470 videos of child sexual abuse material, with some involving victims as young as newborns.
  • Authorities say there is currently no evidence linking the materials to any patients or children associated with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, which confirmed Saal is no longer employed.
  • Amid ongoing reviews, law enforcement has called on potential victims to come forward as investigations continue, with Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey urging anyone who may be a victim of Dr. Saal to contact detectives.
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WCPO Cincinnati broke the news in Cincinnati, United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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