Cleveland Man Charged with Receiving and Distributing Child Pornography
A Cleveland man has been indicted on child pornography charges, according to Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja.
Richard Nunez, 34, was charged with receiving, distributing, and possessing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Nunez knowingly received and distributed numerous computer files which contained visual depictions of real minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, between Dec. 17, 2016, through May 26, 2017.
On June 22, 2017, Nunez also possessed a laptop computer and an external hard drive, each of which contained child pornography, according to the indictment. Nunez is currently facing serious charges and could face significant prison time if convicted.
Assistant United States Attorney Michael A. Sullivan is leading the prosecution in this case, following an investigation by the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Cleveland office of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations.
It’s essential to note that an indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case against Nunez is ongoing, and the outcome will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including Nunez’s prior criminal record, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation.
In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum. The exact sentence or outcome for Nunez has not been determined at this time.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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