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Baton Rouge Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
A 69-year-old Baton Rouge man has been charged with a serious crime that has sent shockwaves through the community.
James S. Burland, 69, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been accused of possession of child pornography, according to a Bill of Information filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
According to the Bill of Information, between on or about November 11, 2022, and April 9, 2023, Burland did knowingly possess material that contained images of child pornography involving prepubescent minors who had not attained 12 years of age.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Homeland Security Investigations and the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Office of the Attorney General, investigated this matter.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Paul L. Pugliese.
A Bill of Information is an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless adjudicated guilty.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about this case to come forward and assist with the investigation.
A 69-year-old man’s life hangs in the balance as he faces serious charges that could have a lasting impact on his future.
The community is left to wonder how this could have happened, and what can be done to prevent such crimes in the future.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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