Pennsylvania State Sen. Michael Folmer is facing charges of possession of child pornography, Attorney General Josh Shapiro said
Authorities found images of child pornography on the senator's phone after executing a search warrant Tuesday inside Folmer's Lebanon, Pennsylvania, home, the release said.CNN has reached out to Folmer's office for comment. An investigation was launched after a tip reported that Tumblr had discovered a user who uploaded an image of child pornography using the application, the release said. Further investigation led to Folmer's home, it said.
Read MoreFolmer was charged Tuesday with sexual abuse of children, possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility. "I will continue to say it -- no one is above the law, no matter what position of power they hold," Shapiro said."I will continue to work to protect children and hold those who abuse them accountable.
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