Matheau P. Martinez, Child Pornography Distribution, Wisconsin 2022

A 38-year-old Oshkosh man is behind bars after being charged with distributing and possessing child pornography. Matheau P. Martinez, who is required to register as a sexual offender in the State of Wisconsin, faces enhanced mandatory minimum penalties.

According to court filings, Martinez utilized ‘peer-to-peer’ software to distribute images and digital videos depicting child pornography. On June 2, 2022, a search warrant was executed at Martinez’s residence, and he was arrested without incident. If convicted, Martinez could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and up to 40 years of incarceration in federal prison for the distribution of child pornography charge, and a mandatory minimum of 10 years to and a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment for the possession of child pornography charge.

The case is being investigated by the Milwaukee Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. Martinez’s previous conviction as a sexual offender requires him to register in the State of Wisconsin, which carries enhanced mandatory minimum penalties.

A criminal complaint is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant, Martinez, is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

For Additional Information Contact: Kenneth.Gales, Public Information Officer, at Kenneth.Gales@usdoj.gov or 414-297-1700.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the severity of child pornography crimes and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor the case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Matheau P. Martinez, 38, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is charged with distribution and possession of child pornography in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252A(a)(2)(A) and 2252A(a)(5)(B). The charges carry enhanced mandatory minimum penalties due to Martinez’s previous conviction as a sexual offender.

Defendant: Matheau P. Martinez

Criminal Charges: Distribution and possession of child pornography in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252A(a)(2)(A) and 2252A(a)(5)(B)

City and State: Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Exact Date: June 2, 2022

Sentence or Outcome: Martinez was arrested without incident and is currently facing charges. If convicted, he could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and up to 40 years of incarceration in federal prison for the distribution of child pornography charge, and a mandatory minimum of 10 years to and a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment for the possession of child pornography charge.

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