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Pennsylvania Man Charged with Production of Child Pornography
BUFFALO, N.Y.
Thomas Gillespie, 41, of East Brady, PA, has been arrested and charged with production of child pornography.
Gillespie was taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at his East Brady residence, where law enforcement officers recovered three computer hard drives containing over 100 photos and videos of a 10-year-old victim and other victims, known and unknown to law enforcement.
According to the complaint, in July and August of 2014, Gillespie contacted the 10-year-old victim through social media and asked them to take and send him sexually explicit photos and videos.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Gillespie made an initial appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy and is being detained.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation Task Force, which includes the Buffalo Police Department, Cheektowaga Police Department, and Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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