A Lyons man, Randall Seeley, Jr., 46, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography.
According to the Department of Justice, U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa handed down the sentence in federal court in Rochester, New York.
Seeley was convicted of receipt of child pornography, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, after an investigation by the New York State Police and Homeland Security Investigations.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi described the shocking discovery of hundreds of images and videos of child pornography on Seeley’s electronic devices, including explicit communications with a 13 to 14-year-old minor.
The investigation revealed that Seeley had been engaged in online communications with the minor, during which he solicited and received explicit images and videos. A review of the minor’s social media accounts showed that the communications went back as far as July 2022.
The sentencing is the result of a joint investigation by the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Miklos Szoczei II, and Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Scarpino.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of online predators who target and exploit vulnerable minors. As a society, we must remain vigilant in combating these crimes and protecting our children from harm.
Seeley is expected to serve his 15-year sentence in a federal correctional facility. His case is a stark reminder of the importance of online safety and the need for parents and guardians to be aware of the risks their children face when interacting online.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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