Michael J. Truesdail, Child Pornography Charges, New York 2019

Ithaca Man Charged with Child Pornography

A federal complaint has been filed against Michael J. Truesdail, 38, of Ithaca, NY, on multiple charges of child pornography. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.

According to the complaint, a federal search warrant was executed at Truesdail's Henry Street residence on March 27, 2019. A number of electronic items were seized, including two computers, a hard drive, an SD card, and two thumb drives. A forensic analysis recovered more than 1600 images of child pornography and nine video files, some of which depict children engaged in sexual activity with other children and with adults.

The defendant made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Marian W. Payson and was released. The complaint is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert.

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.

Truesdail, 38, of Ithaca, NY, faces charges of receipt and distribution of child pornography, and possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors.

The charges against Truesdail carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.

Truesdail is currently free on release, pending further proceedings. The case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan K. McGuire.

Contact: Barbara Burns, (716) 843-5817, (716) 551-3051.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/ithaca-man-facing-multiple-child-pornography-charges