Kyle Caton, Child Pornography, New York 2019

Saratoga County Man Guilty of Receiving Child Pornography

A 31-year-old man from Saratoga County, New York has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography. Kyle Caton, 31, of Saratoga County, New York, was arrested and charged with receiving child pornography after a federal investigation found that he downloaded and possessed numerous images and videos of child pornography.

Caton was arrested after a search of his computer found at least 454 images and 50 videos of child pornography. Some of the images depicted the abuse of young children, including a toddler. The investigation was led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Assistant U.S. Attorney Shira C. Hoffman is prosecuting the case.

Project Safe Childhood, a federal initiative led by the U.S. Attorneys' Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), is working to identify and rescue victims of child exploitation and to prosecute those who commit these crimes.

Caton faces a minimum of 5 years and up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life. Sentencing is set for November 3, 2019, in Albany before Senior United States District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy.

This case is a reminder that the federal government is committed to protecting children from exploitation and abuse. The U.S. Attorneys' Offices and the Department of Homeland Security will continue to work together to identify and prosecute those who commit these heinous crimes.

Caton's guilty plea is a significant step in the fight against child exploitation. The federal government will continue to work to bring those who commit these crimes to justice.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/saratoga-county-man-pleads-guilty-receiving-child-pornography