Frank Gembeck
Frank Gembeck (born June 10, 1967),[1] was a furry artist. His work has appeared on his FurNation and Fur Affinity sites, and Furrynet, among other places. He moved from Illinois to California in 1997.[1]
Fandom involvement[edit]
Frank Gembeck started attending fantasy and science fiction conventions in the late 1980s, having been a guest of honor at the 1998 Gaylaxicon,[2] joining the furry fandom in 1995, beginning by drawing furry characters that same year.[3]
He joined Fur Affinity with the username Dustyn in December 2005. His account has been banned, as of 2009.[clarify]
Fursona[edit]
Frank Gembeck's main furry persona is Dustyn,[3] a snow leopard.
Controversy[edit]
In 2008, Frank Gembeck pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography, one of which was dismissed on the motion of the United States.[4][5] He was sentenced to five years in jail, followed by three years of probation including restrictions on his Internet use.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 About me, Frank Gembeck's profile on his Furnation page. Updated 2008. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
- ↑ Gaylaxicons roster on the Gaylatic Network page. Posted ?. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Frank Gembeck's "FAQ" page on his Furnation site. Last updated 2008? Retrieved March 28, 2009.
- ↑ Cupertino man pleads guilty to child pornography charges document release on the United States Department of Justice website. Retrieved via the Internet Wayback Machine March 10, 2013.
- ↑ United States of America v. Frank Gembeck, Jr., Indictment, USDC Case Number CR-08-00076-001 JW. (PDF form)
- ↑ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) entry for sentencing:
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Hon. James Ware:Sentencing held on 3/9/2009 for Frank Gembeck, Jr. (1), Count(s) 2, 60 months BOP custody; 3 years supervised release; $100.00 special assessment. Count(s) 1, Dismissed on government's motion. The defendant to self-surrender to a BOP designated facility on May 8, 2009 (Court Reporter Irene Rodriguez.) Filed on 9 March 2009, entered 10 March 2009. - ↑ United States of America v. Frank Gembeck, Jr., Judgment in a Criminal Case, USDC Case Number CR-08-00076-001 JW. (PDF form)
External links[edit]
- Frank Gembeck on Fur Affinity (banned)
- Frank Gembeck on FurNation
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