BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr.
announced today that Andrew Campbell, 33, of Albion, NY, pleaded guilty before
U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to possession of child pornography. The
charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth R. Moellering, who is
handling the case, stated in July 2018, an individual contacted the Orleans
County Sheriff's Office after discovering a disturbing video on a desktop
computer that belonged to the defendant. The witness and Campbell lived
together on and off and Campbell left the computer at the residence when he was
made to vacate the residence by the witness in June 2018. In addition to the
desktop computer, Witness 1 also turned over a laptop computer and hard drive.
A forensic analysis of the desktop, laptop, and hard drive
revealed more than 65 image files and more than 20 videos containing child
pornography. Some of the images depicted the sexual abuse or exploitation of an
infant or toddler, and other depictions of violence.
The plea is a result of an investigation by the Orleans
County Sheriff's Office, under the direction of Sheriff Randy Bower, and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Buffalo Office, under the direction of Special
Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 29, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
before Judge Arcara.
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