Worcester Man Charged with Child Pornography

Charlton Pasley, a 48-year-old Worcester resident, has been charged with receipt and possession of child pornography.

According to the charging documents, a search was executed at Pasley’s home in June 2024, where numerous electronic devices containing child sexual abuse material were found.

Pasley allegedly admitted to law enforcement that he used various social media platforms to view and download CSAM.

The charge of receipt of child pornography provides for a sentence of at least five years and up to 20 years in prison, while the charge of possession of child pornography provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

Both charges carry at least five years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy, Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England, and Interim Worcester Police Chief Paul B. Saucier made the announcement today.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristen M. Noto of the criminal division is prosecuting the case.

This 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.

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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