U.S. Senators find photos of child pornography

Authorities found images of child pornography on the senator's phone after accepting a search warrant Tuesday inside Folmer's Lebanon, Pennsylvania, at his home, broadcast Indesksonline.

This defendant serves as state senator and was entrusted to honour and represent his community in the Pennsylvania Capitol,” said in a statement.

Folmer was charged Tuesday with sexual abuse of children, possession of child pornography, and criminal use of a communication object.

I will continue to say that no one is above the law, no matter which position of power they hold”, Shapiro said. I will continue to work to protect children and keep those who misuse those responsible”.

In a joint statement Tuesday, the president of the Pennsylvania Senate Pro Temple Joe Scarnati and Senate majority leader Jake Corman said Folmer will be removed immediately as chairman of the Senate State Government Committee.

“We are shocked to learn tonight of the charges brought against Senator Folmer”, the statement said. “We will fully co-operate with law enforcement on this deeply troubling issue. ”