BUFFALO, N.Y. – In a disturbing case of child exploitation, Jerald Kicinski, 48, of East Bethany, N.Y., has pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography. The charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, a fine of $250,000, or both.
According to the investigation, between December 2010 and December 14, 2011, Kicinski received child pornography on his computer at his residence in East Bethany. These images had been transmitted to the defendant in interstate commerce via the Internet.
Kicinski was previously convicted of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree in 2002 and Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree in 1990. Both of the defendant’s prior convictions involved minors.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006.
The plea was the culmination of an investigation on the part of Special Agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of James C. Spero, Special Agent In Charge.
Kicinski’s prior convictions and the current charge demonstrate a disturbing pattern of behavior involving minors. His guilty plea is a significant step towards holding him accountable for his actions.
Sentencing will occur in front of Chief Judge William M. Skretny. No sentencing date has been scheduled.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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