Daycare Worker - Victim Information

UNITED STATES vs. Eric Allen

Case Number: 24-CR-225 District of Minnesota

Charges: Production of Child Pornography and Receipt of Child Pornography

Press Release: Click Here

Criminal Complaint: Click Here

Indictment: Click Here

• Investigators believe there may be other victims relevant to this investigation. If your minor dependent(s) have been in contact with Eric Phillip Allen, please contact the Minnesota BCA’s Tip Line at 1-877-996-6222 or email bca.tips@state.mn.us 

Minneapolis Daycare Worker Charged with Producing Child Pornography After Taking Photos of Children in His Care

Summary of Offenses:

According to court documents, between June 17, 2024, and June 18, 2024, Eric Phillip Allen, 39, of Minneapolis, used a minor to produce sexually explicit images. Allen also faces charges in Hennepin County related to these same allegations.

The federal complaint charges Allen with one count of production of child pornography. The mandatory minimum sentence for this charge is 15 years in Federal prison. Allen made his initial appearance today in U.S. District Court before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. He was ordered to remain in custody pending a formal detention hearing on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, before Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright.

Victim Rights Information:

Pursuant to the Crime Victims’ Rights Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3771, the Department of Justice is required to provide notice to individuals who may have been harmed as a direct result of the criminal offenses of which a defendant has been convicted. In this context, “harmed” is defined broadly and is not limited to monetary loss. This office uses the Victim Notification System (“VNS”) and other methods, including web pages and press releases, to ensure potential victims receive timely notice of public events related to a case. For more information, go to https://www.justice.gov/usao/resources/crime-victims-rights-ombudsman/victims-rights-act

Other federal laws, including the Mandatory Victim Restitution Act (“MVRA”), 18 U.S.C. § 3663A, and 18 U.S.C. § 2259, govern restitution in this case. Restitution is a determination by the judge that a victim is entitled to monetary compensation for losses suffered as a direct result of a crime for which a defendant has been convicted. It is not a guarantee of payment. In accordance with these laws, the judge at sentencing determines who is a victim and in what amount they are entitled to restitution.

Qualifying victims may be entitled to restitution for: medical and psychological/psychiatric services; necessary transportation, temporary housing, and childcare expenses; lost income; reasonable attorneys’ fees, as well as other costs incurred; and any other relevant losses incurred by the victim proximally caused by the defendant’s crimes. Compensable expenses incurred while participating in the criminal investigation or prosecution or traveling to court proceedings for the case may also be included, such as lost income, childcare, transportation, and other expenses.

Victim Resources:

• U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General – Project Safe Childhood: Protecting Children from Online Exploitation and Abuse

https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/Archive/215472NCJRS.pdf

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – Resources for Survivors of Sexual Abuse Material

https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/csam-resources

• Minnesota Services and Resources

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/help-for-crime-victims/Pages/victim-service-provider-directory.aspx