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U.S. attorney seeking info on Chautauqua County child porn

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The U.S. Attorney's Office is looking for help from the public in connection with the arrest of a Chautauqua County woman on several charges from a child pornography investigation.

Lily Brandow, 20, of Falconer has been charged with conspiracy to produce child pornography, conspiracy to commit witness tampering, distribution of child pornography and destruction of records. Convictions carry up to 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The case dates back to June 2021, when Brandow allegedly sold a video to a Snapchat user for $20, featuring her in sexual relations with two other people. The U.S. attorney says one was her "man," Yusef Myrick, who was arrested in December. The other was determined to be a 16-year-old girl.

Myrick allegedly instructed Brandow to delete his email and social media accounts, and he threatened a victim not to speak to investigators in a three-way phone call facilitated by Brandow. He is also accused of cyberstalking, harassing, threatening and sexually exploiting at least seven minor victims via social media.

Anyone with information should contact the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office at 716-753-4973 or the Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line at 716-464-6070.