ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr.
announced today that Michael J. Truesdail, 38, of Ithaca, NY, was charged by
criminal complaint with receipt and distribution of child pornography, and
possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors. The charges
carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan K. McGuire, who is handling
the case, stated that according to the complaint, on March 27, 2019, a federal
search warrant was executed at the defendant’s Henry Street residence. A number
of electronic items were seized including two computers, a hard drive, an SD
card, and two thumb drives. A forensic analysis recovered more than 1600 images
of child pornography and nine video files, some of which depict children
engaged in sexual activity with other children and with adults.
The defendant made an initial appearance before U.S.
Magistrate Judge Marian W. Payson and was released.
The complaint is the result of an investigation by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge
Gary Loeffert.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is
merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless
proven guilty.
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