In a disturbing case, Craig M. Mulvey, a 41-year-old man, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography. The crime took place in Newport, Rhode Island, on multiple occasions.
The investigation began in May 2020, when Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) was notified by a social media platform that a user utilizing the online platform had uploaded child pornography. A court-authorized search of the user’s account revealed eleven images of child pornography and thirteen child pornography videos.
Agents traced the IP address associated with the account to a Newport residence, where Craig M. Mulvey was residing in exchange for performing odd jobs for the residence’s owner and occupant. On October 27, 2020, agents executed a court-authorized search of the residence and arrested Craig M. Mulvey after locating images and videos of child pornography on his laptop computer.
Craig M. Mulvey pleaded guilty on August 6, 2021, to possession of child pornography. However, his troubles did not end there. On October 23, 2021, Craig M. Mulvey was arrested by Providence Police on a Rhode Island state charge of domestic violence – simple assault and/or battery 3rd+ offense.
At a bond revocation hearing two days later in U.S. District Court, Craig M. Mulvey consented to detention in federal custody. On October 26, 2021, Craig M. Mulvey was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William E. Smith to 42 months of incarceration to be followed by eight years of federal supervised release.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys John P. McAdams and Milind M. Shah. This sentencing serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of possessing child pornography and the importance of protecting our children from exploitation.
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Key Facts
- State: Rhode Island
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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