A former Clinton resident has been found guilty of possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, a crime that will likely land him behind bars once again.
Roderick T. Long, 59, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
According to court documents, Long, who had previously served a 121-month federal sentence of imprisonment for receiving material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, was found in possession of over 500 videos and still images in computer graphics and digital files depicting the sexual exploitation of minors, many of whom had not attained the age of 12 years.
The Pennsylvania State Police had obtained a search warrant for Long’s home, where they found the sexually exploitive material saved in his laptop computer and cellular telephone.
Long’s guilty plea comes as a stark reminder that child predators will be caught and held accountable for their heinous crimes. Assistant United States Attorney Carolyn J. Bloch is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Pennsylvania State Police conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Long, and it is clear that their efforts have brought a predator to justice.
Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan scheduled sentencing for August 8, 2024. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than 10 years and up to 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Pending sentencing, the Court ordered that Long remain in custody, a decision that will undoubtedly bring relief to the community.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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