Brian Cook, 36, of Leominster, has been arrested and charged with one count of possession of child pornography following a federal search warrant executed at his home.
According to the charging document, during a search of Cook’s residence, an on-site review of his computer and hard drives allegedly revealed several videos depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Numerous electronic devices including laptops, hard drives and various other electronic storage media were seized for further forensic review.
Cook was arrested yesterday and was ordered detained pending a 2:30 p.m. hearing today in federal court in Worcester. The charge of possession of child pornography provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a minimum of five years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of $250,000.
Members of the public who have questions, concerns or information regarding this case should call 617-748-3274. The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division made the announcement today. Valuable assistance was provided by the Leominster and Westford Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Danial E. Bennett of the Worcester Branch Office is prosecuting the case.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat child exploitation and abuse. Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.
The details contained in the charging document are allegations. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in the court of law. As the case moves forward, the community will be watching to see justice served for the victims of child sexual abuse material.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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