A disturbing tale of depravity unfolded in the heart of Massachusetts as Charlton Pasley, a 48-year-old Worcester man, was indicted on child pornography offenses.
Pasley, a resident of Worcester, was charged with receipt and possession of child pornography, according to a federal grand jury indictment. The charges carry severe penalties, including a minimum sentence of five years and up to 20 years in prison, as well as a fine of up to $250,000 and a lifetime of supervised release.
According to the indictment, Pasley was in possession of numerous electronic devices that allegedly contained child sexual abuse material. The investigation revealed that Pasley admitted to using various social media platforms to view and download CSAM.
The indictment was the result of an exhaustive search of Pasley’s home in June 2024, where authorities seized several electronic devices containing CSAM. Pasley was arrested and charged by complaint on July 1, 2024.
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 announced the charges, vowing to bring Pasley to justice.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristen M. Noto of the criminal division. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The details contained in the charging documents are allegations, and Pasley is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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