Edward Forrester, Production of Child Pornography, New York 2022
BUFFALO, N.Y.–A 67-year-old Attica man has been charged with producing and possessing child pornography following a prior conviction.
Edward Forrester, of Attica, NY, was charged by criminal complaint with production of child pornography and possession of child pornography, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years.
According to the complaint, in April 2022, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) alerted the New York State Police that a Google user identified as 'edward forrester' uploaded files of suspected child pornography to YouTube.
One of the uploaded videos was described as 'UNFAMILIAR and may depict NEWLY PRODUCED and/or HOMEMADE CONTENT.' Further investigation identified a victim in the video.
On May 5, 2022, a search warrant was executed on a camper and two vehicles that Forrester stored at his brother's property in Wyoming County. A cell phone and tablet were seized, and Forrester was charged in New York State Court with one count of Sexual Abuse First and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Investigators also executed a search warrant at Forrester's residence at the time in Corfu, NY, during which two more cell phones were seized. A subsequent forensic review recovered four images of suspected child pornography, including an image of the victim.
The FBI is seeking assistance from the public in this case. Members of the public who have specific information related to this case are urged to contact the FBI Buffalo Field Office at (716) 617-3250.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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