A Rochester man has been charged with producing and possessing child pornography, as well as coercing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Mathew Richard Adamson, 45, of Rochester, was indicted on multiple counts of producing and attempting to produce child pornography, possession of child pornography, and coercion and enticement, according to court documents.
Between 2015 and 2023, Adamson allegedly produced child pornography involving 12- and 13-year-old minor girls, including surreptitiously recorded videos. He also possessed sexually explicit images and videos of minors and coerced a minor girl to engage in sexual conduct with him.
The indictment charges Adamson with three counts of production and attempted production of child pornography, one count of possession of child pornography, and one count of coercion and enticement. He was arraigned today in U.S. District Court before Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster.
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Rochester Police Department, the FBI, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Kline is prosecuting the case. An indictment is merely an allegation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The Rochester Police Department, the FBI, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have worked tirelessly to bring Adamson to justice. The indictment serves as a reminder of the severity of these crimes and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.
As the investigation continues, the community can take comfort in knowing that law enforcement is working to protect the vulnerable and bring justice to those who have been harmed.
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Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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