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Criminal charges against filmmaker Shane Ryan Gledhill

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Shane Ryan Gledhill, a 46-year-old filmmaker and actor from Lompoc, California, was arrested and charged following a long-term investigation by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Initial reports indicated Gledhill faced 15 felony charges, including child molestation, rape, and possession of child sexual abuse material. The investigation was prompted by a report from a 17-year-old regarding conduct that occurred when she was 15. Subsequent detective work identified nine minor survivors. Authorities noted that Gledhill allegedly used his Hollywood professional background and online casting calls through his production company, Madsincinema, to lure victims using pseudonyms such as ‘Shane Ryan’ and ‘Shane Ryan-Reid’. By mid-August, the number of felony counts increased to 24, including charges of sodomy and oral copulation of a minor. While Gledhill pleaded not guilty to all charges, investigators noted that digital files seized from his residence in 2022 have aided the probe. Based on previous filming locations, authorities believe there may be additional survivors in Los Angeles County and potentially on the East Coast. The investigation, which began in November 2021, has resulted in Gledhill facing 24 felony counts, including rape by force and possession of child pornography. Gledhill remains held on $500,000 ~~bail.~~ bail, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for September 9 at the Lompoc Courthouse.

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