John Maasen, Receipt of Child Pornography, California 2019

An Olivehurst man has been arrested and charged with a serious crime that shocks the conscience of our community.

John Maasen, 64, of Olivehurst, California, has been accused of receiving child pornography between March 26, 2013, and January 15, 2019.

This disturbing crime was uncovered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of an ongoing investigation.

The indictment, unsealed today, charges Maasen with receipt of child pornography, a federal offense that carries severe penalties.

If convicted, Maasen faces a minimum statutory penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison, as well as a $250,000 fine.

The charges are only allegations, and Maasen is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/olivehurst-man-arrested-receipt-child-pornography