A Lyons man will spend the next 15 years behind bars for his involvement in a sickening child pornography scheme. Randall Seeley, 46, was slapped with a 180-month prison sentence by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa for receipt of child pornography.
The disturbing case began in July 2023, when the New York State Police received a tip that Seeley was engaging in explicit online communications with a 13 to 14-year-old minor. During an investigation, Seeley admitted to knowing the minor and engaging in sexual communications, during which he solicited and received explicit images and videos of the minor.
A review of the minor’s social media accounts revealed the sexually explicit communications with Seeley going back as far as July 2022. A search warrant was executed at Seeley’s residence, and his electronic devices were seized. Preliminary forensic analysis uncovered hundreds of images and videos of child pornography depicting the known minor and other, unknown minors.
The investigation was led 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.
“This sentence sends a strong message that those who prey on our children will be held accountable,” said U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi handled the case and noted that Seeley’s actions were “a reprehensible exploitation of a child’s vulnerability.”
The case highlights the importance of vigilance in protecting our children from predators like Seeley. As the investigation revealed, the exploitation of children can occur through online communications, making it crucial for parents and guardians to monitor their child’s online activity.
Randall Seeley will serve his sentence in a federal prison, a fate that could have been avoided if he had not chosen to engage in these heinous crimes.
As the community moves forward, it is essential to remember that cases like this one serve as a reminder of the need for continued education and awareness about the dangers of online exploitation.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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