David Specyalski, a 47-year-old man from Mauldin, South Carolina, has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges in federal court, according to a guilty plea accepted by United States District Judge Bruce H. Hendricks of Greenville.
The charge against Specyalski, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2252A, carries a maximum penalty of a fine of $250,000 and/or imprisonment for not less than 10 years and no more than 20 years, plus a special assessment of $100.
Specyalski’s guilty plea was the result of a proactive investigation conducted by law enforcement involving a file-sharing network used by individuals with an interest in child pornography. An undercover officer downloaded a video that Specyalski had available for sharing, which led to a federal search warrant being obtained and executed.
A forensic exam of his computer revealed twelve videos of child pornography. Specyalski has a prior state child pornography possession conviction, making this charge all the more serious.
United States Attorney Beth Drake stated that the case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. The case was investigated by agents with ICE – Homeland Security Investigations, and Assistant United States Attorney Bill Watkins of the Greenville office handled the case.
The maximum penalty Specyalski can receive is a fine of $250,000 and/or imprisonment for not less than 10 years and no more than 20 years, plus a special assessment of $100. Judge Hendricks will impose sentence after reviewing the presentence report which will be prepared by the U.S. Probation Office.
Contact Person: Lance Crick (864) 282-2105 for more information on this case.
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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