Stephen Nicot, Production and Possession of Child Pornography, New York 2023

ROCHESTER, NY – In a shocking case of child exploitation, 60-year-old Stephen Nicot has been charged with production and possession of child pornography, which carries a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan K. McGuire, who is handling the case, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received information in July 2022 that Nicot had cameras hidden in a bathroom of his residence. The Sheriff’s office subsequently executed a search warrant at the residence, seizing a USB drive, cell phones, an SD card, and a laptop. A forensic review of the items seized recovered numerous photographs and videos depicting young boys and adult men nude. Some of the videos depicted young boys and adult men showering.

Investigators believe some of the videos were taken by the camera hidden in Nicot’s bathroom. In addition, investigators have identified videos that they believe were taken by a camera that Nicot hid in a bathroom, that included a shower, in an Orleans County, NY, church. The investigation has identified five victims.

The case is the result of an investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Todd Baxter and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia.

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.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 1-585-546-2220.

Grimy Times urges anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing justice to the victims in this heinous crime.

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