SCRANTON – A disturbing case of child pornography has come to light in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Jared Andrew Novy, 37, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, has been charged with producing multiple videos and images of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
According to the indictment, Novy produced multiple videos and images of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and received, distributed, and possessed material in the form of visual depictions involving the use of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
The charges against Novy stem from an investigation conducted by the Homeland Security Investigations – Philadelphia Division. Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Olshefski is prosecuting the case.
The indictment alleges that Novy produced multiple videos and images of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The charges further allege that Novy received, distributed, and possessed material in the form of visual depictions involving the use of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
The maximum penalty under federal law for Novy is 150 years’ imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the Judge is also required to consider and weigh a number of factors, including the nature, circumstances, and seriousness of the offense; the history and characteristics of the defendant; and the need to punish the defendant, protect the public, and provide for the defendant’s educational, vocational, and medical needs.
The case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children and the child pornographers who support and facilitate these crimes.
The indictment and criminal informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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