Aaron Griesche, Receiving Child Pornography, New York 2024

Niskayuna Man Arrested for Receiving Child Pornography

In a shocking turn of events, Aaron Griesche, 39, of Niskayuna, New York, was arrested on February 6, 2024, on a federal criminal complaint charging him with receiving child pornography.

According to the complaint, Griesche used his laptop to download child pornography, which he later transferred to a USB storage device. The charge in the complaint is merely an accusation, and Griesche is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The charge against Griesche carries a minimum sentence of 5 years and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life. Griesche would also have to register as a sex offender if convicted.

Griesche appeared today for an initial appearance before United States Magistrate Judge Daniel Stewart and was ordered detained pending further proceedings.

This case is being investigated by the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force and by the New York State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Dustin C. Segovia as part of Project Safe Childhood.

Launched in May 2006, Project Safe Childhood is led by United States Attorney’s offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS). Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.

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