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McCloud Charged with Producing Child Pornography
A shocking case of child pornography has come to light in Rochester, NY, with the arrest of 22-year-old Jordan McCloud. McCloud, a resident of Rochester, was taken into custody by members of the U.S. Marshals Service, assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Task Force and the Rochester Police Department.
McCloud was charged by criminal complaint on August 18, 2014, with producing child pornography and possessing child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 30 years, a fine of $250,000 or both.
According to the complaint, McCloud used his cellular phone to film co-defendant Shahmell Robinson while Robinson raped a female child under the age of 16. The conduct occurred at a residence in Greece on August 8, 2014. The videos came to the attention of law enforcement when another individual posted them on Facebook.com.
The defendant made an initial appearance this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Marian W. Payson. The Government moved to detain McCloud on the grounds that he poses a risk of flight and a danger to the community. A status conference regarding bail is scheduled for September 23, 2014 at 12:00 p.m.
An investigation by members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Task Force, along with Task Force officers from the Rochester Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Ciminelli and members of the Greece Police Department, under the direction of Chief Patrick Phelan, led to McCloud’s capture.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
McCloud’s case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of child pornography and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat this heinous crime.
As this case continues to unfold, the community will be watching closely to see justice served. McCloud’s fate will be decided in the courts, and only time will tell what the outcome will be.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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