James Campbell, Child Pornography, Vermont 2016

A Swanton man has been charged with possessing child pornography, a federal offense that carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison and up to lifetime supervised release.

James Campbell, 55, of Swanton, Vermont, was indicted on March 24, 2016, by a federal grand jury for possession of child pornography involving minors under the age of 12.

According to court documents, Campbell was detected sharing child pornography over the Internet. Law enforcement agents obtained and executed a warrant to search Campbell’s house in Swanton, Vermont, and seized a computer and electronic media containing child pornography. Campbell also made admissions regarding his possession of child pornography.

Campbell was arrested and charged via a criminal complaint later that day. He made an initial appearance in federal court on March 17, 2016, and U.S. Magistrate Judge John M. Conroy ordered Campbell detained pending trial.

The charges against Campbell are merely accusations and he is presumed innocent until and unless he is proven guilty. If convicted, Campbell faces a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison and up to lifetime supervised release.

Campbell is a registered sex offender who has a 2007 Vermont state court conviction for sexual assault of a minor. State court records indicate that the victim in Campbell’s prior case was under 12 years of age at the time of the offense.

Campbell’s federal prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse.

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