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Sandusky Man Charged with Child Pornography
A 21-year-old man from Sandusky, Ohio has been charged with receiving and distributing child pornography, according to federal officials.
William Lester, 21, of Sandusky, was charged with receiving and distributing visual depictions of real minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, said Steven M. Dettelbach, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
The indictment alleges that Lester knowingly received and distributed numerous computer files containing visual depictions of real minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct between May 14, 2013, and November 8, 2013.
If convicted, Lester’s sentence will be determined by the court after reviewing factors unique to the case, including his prior criminal record, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation.
The court will determine the sentence, which will not exceed the statutory maximum and in most cases will be less than the maximum.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Carol M. Skutnik, who was assisted in the investigation by the Department of Homeland Security, Cleveland Office.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Lester is entitled to a fair trial in which the government will bear the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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