Joseph Hudson, Child Pornography, New York 2024

Grimy Times has learned that a Williamson, New York man has pleaded guilty to a serious child pornography charge.

Joseph Hudson, III, 26, of Williamson, New York, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography following a previous conviction for the sexual abuse of a minor before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa.

The charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.

According to court documents, on March 14, 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received information from Microsoft that an individual had uploaded nine files of suspected child pornography to a Microsoft platform.

The tip was shared with the New York State Police, who traced the uploads to Hudson, a registered sex offender.

Hudson was previously convicted of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree for engaging in sexual contact with a child less than 11 years old.

A search warrant was executed at Hudson’s residence, during which investigators seized Hudson’s computer.

A forensic examination recovered approximately 111 images and 112 videos of child pornography depicting the sexual abuse and exploitation of prepubescent minors, to include minors being subjected to violence.

The plea is the result of an investigation by the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Kevin Sucher, and Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Erin Keegan.

Sentencing is scheduled for December 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Siragusa.

The case highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in the fight against child exploitation.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/wayne-county-man-pleads-guilty-child-pornography-charge