Darrin Bell, a celebrated cartoonist, was arrested for possessing child pornography in Sacramento, California, raising serious concerns.
He was taken into custody after the Internet Crimes Against Children unit got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They found 134 videos of child porn at his home, which is just awful.
Bell, who’s 49 and a dad of four, had some computer-generated stuff too. It’s just heartbreaking to hear. He’s known for his political cartoons, especially ones that took on big issues.
One of his cartoons, called “The Groomer,” has been making waves again since his arrest. It shows some pretty disturbing imagery. Bell won the Pulitzer in 2019 for his work, which tackled tough topics like race and politics.
He’s been published in major outlets like The Washington Post and the New Yorker. Right now, he’s in custody with a hefty bail set at $1 million. His court appearance is coming up soon, and everyone’s waiting to see what happens next.
