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Johnstown Man Admits to Child Porn Possession
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – James Robert Reynolds, 54, of Johnstown, traded a guilty plea in federal court today, admitting to the sickening crime of possessing child pornography. The confession comes after an investigation that uncovered Reynolds knowingly held computer files depicting the abuse of children, shipped across state and international lines.
United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced the guilty plea, delivered before United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson. Reynolds admitted to possessing the illegal videos and images on March 30, 2011. The files, transported via computer, represent a horrific exploitation of vulnerable victims.
The investigation, a coordinated effort by the Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Conemaugh Township Police Department, built a solid case against Reynolds. Details of how the material came into Reynolds’ possession remain largely sealed, but the evidence presented was enough to secure the guilty plea.
Judge Gibson has scheduled sentencing for June 4, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. Reynolds now faces a maximum sentence of 10 years behind bars, a hefty fine of $250,000, or a combination of both. The actual sentence will be determined based on the severity of the offense and any prior criminal history Reynolds may have.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie L. Haines is leading the prosecution, determined to see justice served in this disturbing case. This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the United States Attorney’s Offices to combat online child exploitation and abuse. The project pools federal, state, and local resources to identify predators, rescue victims, and bring perpetrators like Reynolds to account.
Hickton emphasized the importance of Project Safe Childhood, stating it aims to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute those who prey on children through the internet. Reynolds’ plea serves as a grim reminder of the dark underbelly of the digital world and the ongoing fight to protect the most vulnerable among us. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the sentencing.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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