India, May 24 -- A former Detroit-area doctor has pleaded guilty to a federal child pornography charge after an FBI investigation allegedly uncovered disturbing online messages and discussions involving child sexual abuse, according to prosecutors.

Lincoln Erickson, 32, entered a guilty plea this week to receipt of child pornography. Authorities said Erickson was arrested on December 10, 2025, after investigators linked him to what prosecutors described as a broader child exploitation network.

According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, Erickson has remained in custody since his arrest.

Court filings cited by local outlet ClickOnDetroit reported that investigators allegedly recovered Telegram ...