Aaron Bruns is a producer for the Washington DC bureau of the Fox News Channel best known for following Hillary Rodham Clinton during the 2008 Democratic primary race. On February 10, 2009, Bruns was arrested and charged with one count of possession of child pornography.The Smoking Gun: Fox Newser In Kiddie Porn Bust (February 10, 2009) An FBI search of Bruns' Washington D.C. home turned up, among other evidence, photos and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children as young as five years old.The Smoking Gun: Fox Newser In Kiddie Porn Bust (February 10, 2009)
On February 13, 2009, it was reported that Fox News had fired Bruns in the wake of his arrest.TV Newser: Fox News Fires Producer Charged with Porn Possession
1999 Arrest
As a first-year student at University of Michigan, Bruns was discovered by officers from the Department of Public Safety with "thousands" of pornographic images on his computer, including some images featuring children in sexual situations. Bruns voluntarily left the school in connection with that incident, and was released after being arraigned.Michigan Daily Online: Bruns leaves 'U' in criminal case (April 2, 1999)
Aaron Bruns Video
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