Michael R. Bush, Child Pornography, New York 2016

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Michael R. Bush, a 48-year-old resident of Fort Edward, New York, has been charged with a heinous crime. Bush, whose address is not publicly disclosed, was found guilty of three counts of receiving child pornography, a crime that has left the community in shock.

According to the investigation, Bush used his phone to download more than 20 image files containing child pornography in October 2016. The disturbing images depicted the sexual abuse of children as young as 3 years old. Bush’s arrest was made on October 21, 2016, and he has been in custody since then.

As part of his guilty plea, Bush admitted to downloading the child pornography files. He is scheduled to be sentenced on August 9, 2017, by United States District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino. Bush faces a minimum of 5 years and up to 20 years in prison, as well as at least 5 years and up to lifetime post-imprisonment supervised release. He will also have to pay a maximum fine of $250,000 and register as a sex offender upon his release.

The investigation was conducted by the FBI, New York State Police, and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph A. Giovannetti is prosecuting the case. This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to protect children from online exploitation and abuse.

Project Safe Childhood is a collaborative effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to identify and rescue victims of online child exploitation. The initiative aims to locate and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit http://www.justice.gov/psc/.

The case against Michael R. Bush serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of child pornography and the importance of protecting our children from online exploitation. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor the case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

As the community grapples with the reality of this crime, it is essential to remember that child pornography is a serious offense that can have devastating consequences for its victims. The Grimy Times urges anyone with information about this case to come forward and help bring justice to those affected.

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