Matthew Kaminsky, 50, Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography in NJ

TRENTON, N.J. – In a disturbing case, Matthew Kaminsky, 50, of Matawan, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography in a federal court in Trenton. According to Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick, Kaminsky used his email and instant messaging accounts to receive images of child sexual abuse. His guilty plea was made on [date] before U.S. District Judge Mary L. Cooper.

The evidence against Kaminsky revealed that he had met various underage girls online and sent them naked pictures of himself. In January 2015, he began corresponding with a 13-year-old girl over an online chat application and induced her to take nude pictures of herself. The girl confirmed that she had sent Kaminsky nude pictures of herself at his request.

Law enforcement officers recovered computer equipment belonging to Kaminsky containing images and videos of child sexual abuse. The count of receiving child pornography carries a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison, a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to a lifetime of supervised release.

Kaminsky’s sentencing is scheduled for June 28, 2017. Acting U.S. Attorney Fitzpatrick credited special agents of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Terence S. Opiola; and inspectors of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, under the direction of Acting Inspector in Charge John Walker, Philadelphia Division, with the investigation leading to today’s plea.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Molly S. Lorber of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in Trenton. This case highlights the devastating consequences of child exploitation and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat it.

Kaminsky’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the well-being of children. His guilty plea is a significant step towards justice for the victims and their families. We will continue to work tirelessly to protect our communities from such heinous crimes.

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