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Gloversville Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Possessing Child Pornography

ALBANY, NEW YORK – In a shocking turn of events, 32-year-old Jonathan L. Morgan of Gloversville, New York, has pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing child pornography.

The disturbing case was announced by Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon and Thomas F. Relford, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

According to court documents, Morgan admitted to distributing videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children via a phone-based application connected to the Internet, from March 11 to March 12, 2020. He also confessed to possessing child pornography on two phones.

Morgan’s actions have severe consequences. He faces at least 5 years in prison, and a term of post-release supervision of at least 5 years and up to life. Additionally, Morgan will be required to register as a sex offender.

The case was investigated by the FBI and its Child Exploitation Task Force, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett.

This case is being prosecuted as part of Project Safe Childhood. Launched in May 2006, Project Safe Childhood is led by United States Attorney’s’ offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), and is designed to marshal federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.

Morgan’s guilty plea serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of child pornography and the importance of continued efforts to combat this heinous crime. As our community continues to grapple with the fallout of this case, it is essential that we remain vigilant in our pursuit of justice and support for victims.

The case is a powerful reminder that law enforcement agencies and prosecutors are committed to holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. By working together, we can create a safer and more just society for all.