Fact check: Has any republican been found guilty of child porn

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, yes, at least one Republican has been found guilty of child pornography-related charges. The evidence shows:

• Ray Holmberg, a former North Dakota state senator, pleaded guilty to traveling with the intent of having sex with adolescent boys and was found to have a history of exploiting vulnerable boys ^[1]. He was also charged with receiving child pornography ^[2].
• Robert John 'RJ' May, a South Carolina House Representative, has been indicted on 10 counts of distributing child sexual abuse material ^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}. However, May has not yet been found guilty - he has only been arrested and charged ^{[4] [5]}.
• Scott Soucek, identified as a Trump supporter, has been charged with 10 counts of possessing child pornography, though no conviction is mentioned ^[7].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important legal distinctions that the analyses reveal:

• There's a significant difference between being charged/indicted versus being found guilty. While Ray Holmberg appears to have pleaded guilty ^[1], RJ May has only been indicted and "all charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law" ^[5].
• The scope of Republican involvement may be broader than a single case. The analyses show multiple Republicans facing such charges across different states - North Dakota and South Carolina ^{[1] [2] [4] [5]}.
• Political implications are present but understated. One source mentions potential expulsion proceedings for the indicted lawmaker ^[6], and another references allegations of a "cover-up" by "Republican elites" ^[8].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question, while factually answerable, could be interpreted as politically motivated:

• The question specifically targets Republicans, which could suggest partisan intent rather than genuine concern about child exploitation across the political spectrum.
• The phrasing "found guilty" is legally precise but may not capture the full scope of Republicans who have been charged or indicted for such crimes, as the analyses show ongoing cases where guilt has not yet been established in court ^{[5] [9]}.
• The question lacks context about the broader issue of child exploitation, focusing solely on party affiliation rather than the serious nature of these crimes regardless of political alignment.