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Retired Professor Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography in Ohio
A shocking case of child pornography has come to light in Dayton, Ohio. James Uphoff, a 76-year-old retired university professor, has pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography.
The investigation began in September 2012, just prior to Uphoff’s retirement from Wright State University. University police were alerted to the situation after employees found questionable material on a printer and copy machine on campus. Further investigation revealed that Uphoff had been using a university-owned computer, which was subsequently examined at the Miami Valley Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory.
Analysts discovered approximately 550 images and two videos of child pornography on three computer devices seized from Uphoff’s Oakwood residence. Additionally, printouts depicting images of naked teenage boys and young adults in bondage and/or pornographic poses were found.
The plea agreement contains a sentencing range of at least six and not more than 24 months. The court will conduct an investigation and schedule a sentencing date later.
U.S. Attorney Carter M. Stewart commended the cooperative investigation by the agencies involved, as well as Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Muncy, who prosecuted the case.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. The U.S. Attorney’s Office led the effort, marshaling federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims.
Defendant: James Uphoff
Criminal Charge: Possession of child pornography
City and State: Dayton, Ohio
Crime Date: September 2012
Sentence: Sentencing range of at least six and not more than 24 months
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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