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Child Predator Pleads Guilty to New Charge of Access with Intent to View Child Pornography
BUFFALO, N.Y. – In a disturbing case of recidivism, James Arthur Morey, 48, of Olean, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to access with intent to view child pornography.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron J. Mango, Morey, who was previously convicted in New York State Court in 1999 of Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree for sexual contact with a minor, was also sentenced to serve 132 months in prison and lifetime supervised release after pleading guilty to a federal charge of possession of child pornography on March 1, 2010.
On May 8, 2019, during a home inspection by a U.S. Probation Officer, Morey admitted to renting an Asus laptop computer and using that computer to view child pornography via the internet. A forensic analysis of the Asus computer revealed that Morey had accessed the computer and viewed child pornography.
The plea is the result of an investigation by U.S. Probation Department, under the direction of Chief Probation Officer Timothy C. Englerth and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia.
Morey faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a fine of $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for December 13, 2021, before Judge Arcara.
This case highlights the disturbing trend of child predators continuing to offend, despite previous convictions and sentences. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates on the sentencing.
Defendant: James Arthur Morey
Criminal Charges: Access with intent to view child pornography
City and State: Buffalo, NY
Date: December 13, 2021
Sentence: Mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a fine of $250,000
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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