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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 16:35 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 16:35 EST
status: reported
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# Prosecutors say three victims seek to testify at Mello hearing

Federal prosecutors say three victims want to testify at a detention hearing for Joseph Mello of North Smithfield on Thursday.

Section: [Public Safety](/providence/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Joseph Mello](/providence/wiki/joseph-mello.md)

## Coverage

- [WPRI 12](https://www.wpri.com/target-12/more-victims-identified-in-ai-child-porn-case-against-north-smithfield-man/), 2026-11-11 16:35 EST: More victims identified in AI child porn case against North Smithfield man

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