Derby Man Pleads Guilty to Accessing Child Pornography
MICHAEL SZWARC, 36, of Derby, has pleaded guilty to accessing child pornography, a federal crime that carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Szwarc was convicted of possession of child pornography in the second degree in state court in 2013 and receipt of child pornography in federal court in 2022.
In January 2024, while Szwarc was on federal supervised release, his federal probation officer conducted an unannounced visit to his home and discovered Szwarc in possession of an unauthorized laptop. The probation officer seized the laptop, which contained multiple images of child pornography.
The investigation revealed that Szwarc used the dark web to access websites used to traffic and distribute child pornography.
Szwarc has been detained since his arrest on February 9, 2024. A sentencing date is not scheduled.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel E. Cummings.
This prosecution is part of the U.S. Project Safe Childhood Initiative, which aims to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation.
To report cases of child exploitation, please visit www.cybertipline.com.
Related Federal Cases
- Michael Szwarc, Child Exploitation, Derby CT, 2024 · Connecticut
- Chad Michael Lehofer Sentenced to 19 Years for Production and Possession of Child Pornography, Fredericksburg VA, 2023 · Texas
- John Doe Charged with Producing Child Pornography, Chicago IL, 2024 · Connecticut
- John Doe Convicted of Possessing Child Pornography, USA, 2023 · Connecticut
- Max Mota Pinho, Child Pornography Possession, Stamford CT, 2024 · North Carolina
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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