A registered sex offender has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for a new child pornography charge in Western New York.
Christopher Rucker, 45, of Cheektowaga, was convicted of possession of child pornography with a prior sex offense and was sentenced to serve 188 months in prison and lifetime supervised release by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Cheektowaga Police Department, and the New York State Police, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia, Chief Brian Coons, and Major Amie Feroleto respectively.
Rucker is a registered Level 2 sex offender, following two convictions in 2002 on Sodomy in the 2nd Degree and Using and Interstate Facility to Persuade/Induce a Child to Engage in Sexual Activity.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Caitlin M. Higgins said that in March 2022, the New York State Police conducted a search warrant at Rucker’s residence, during which they seized a laptop computer and a cell phone. The laptop and cell phone both contained images and videos of child pornography.
Subsequent investigation determined that between October 1 and December 28, 2021, Rucker downloaded approximately 1300 images of child pornography. Some of the images depicted prepubescent minors, as well as violence against children and the sexual abuse of an infant or toddler.
The sentencing comes after a thorough investigation into Rucker’s activities, which have left a trail of destruction in their wake. Rucker’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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