Overview
- Eric T. Gillespie, 57, was charged in Lebanon County with three counts of unlawful contact with a minor and one count of criminal use of a communication facility.
- A magisterial district judge denied bail, citing flight risk and public safety concerns, and Gillespie was remanded to the Lebanon County Prison pending a Nov. 20 preliminary hearing.
- Officials say an agent posing as an adult on an online chat platform engaged with Gillespie, who allegedly tried to arrange a meeting with a preteen girl in Lebanon County.
- Investigators reported finding statements and additional evidence suggesting prior contact with children, and they described the probe as ongoing.
- Gillespie is the founder and chairman of Govini, which has secured millions in federal contracts and recently reported surpassing $100 million in annual revenue, and the company has not responded to requests for comment.