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Silsbee Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Violations
A Silsbee man has pleaded guilty to federal child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
Michael Joseph Fontenot, 50, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography today before U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.
According to public information, Fontenot was found in possession of over 600 images of child pornography, including some images depicting a prepubescent minor engaging in sexual activity.
Fontenot faces up to 10 years in federal prison at sentencing. The maximum statutory sentence prescribed by Congress is provided here for information purposes, as the sentencing will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.
A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the U.S. Probation Office.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the government to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Fontenot, whose address is not publicly available, was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachel Grove.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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