Kevin A. Divoll, 51, Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges in Massachusetts

A Royalston man was caught distributing and possessing child pornography over the VA Medical Center’s public Wi-Fi in May 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Springfield. Kevin A. Divoll, 51, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.

Divoll, a former employee of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Leeds, was identified as the owner and user of a device distributing child pornography over the VA Medical Center’s public Wi-Fi from May 2022 through July 2022. During a search of his residence on Aug. 4, 2022, Divoll was found to be in possession of child pornography that involved a prepubescent minor and a minor who had not attained 12 years of age.

Divoll’s arrest and charges came after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, Northeast Field Office, and the Leeds VA Medical Center Police. United States Attorney Rachael Rollins and Christopher Algieri, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, Northeast Field Office, made the announcement.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Catherine G. Curley of Rollins’ Springfield Branch Office is prosecuting the case. Divoll’s sentencing is scheduled for July 19, 2023. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and up to 20 years in prison, at least five years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000 for the distribution charge. He also faces up to 20 years in prison, at least five years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000 for the possession charge.

Divoll’s crimes are a stark reminder of the severity of child pornography offenses and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. The investigation and prosecution of these crimes require the dedication and expertise of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.

The case against Divoll serves as a warning to those who would engage in such heinous crimes: the consequences will be severe, and the justice system will not hesitate to hold you accountable. As a society, we must continue to work together to protect our children and communities from the scourge of child pornography.

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