STEPHEN P. BROWN, Sexually Exploiting Boy, New York 2012
STEPHEN P. BROWN, 62, a Manhattan man, was charged in White Plains federal court with sexually exploiting a boy in Sullivan County, New York, in 2012 and with attempted sexual exploitation, enticement, and child pornography crimes.
According to the indictment, BROWN engaged in sexually explicit conduct with a boy under the age of 11 in Sullivan County in August 2012 for the purpose of producing sexually explicit photographs. He also attempted to meet the boy at a hotel in Peekskill to engage in sexual activity and take sexually explicit photographs.
The indictment charges BROWN with sexual exploitation, attempted sexual exploitation, attempted enticement, receiving, possessing, and distributing child pornography.
These federal charges follow state charges against BROWN in Manhattan, Westchester County, Sullivan County, and Albany County. He will be arraigned in White Plains Federal Court on October 8.
Mr. Bharara praised the efforts of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York County District Attorney's Office, the Sullivan County District Attorney's Office, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office, the Albany County District Attorney's Office, the City of New York Police Department, the New York State Police, and the Rockland County Computer Crimes Task Force in connection with this investigation.
The investigation is ongoing. Any individuals who believe they have information concerning STEPHEN P. BROWN that may be relevant to the investigation should contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Goshen, New York, at 1-845-615-1700.
The prosecution is being handled by the Office's White Plains Division. Assistant United States Attorney Marcia S. Cohen is in charge of the prosecution.
The charges and allegations contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
BROWN faces upon conviction on the charges of sexual exploitation and attempted sexual exploitation, a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison on each count. For attempted enticement, he faces a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life. For receipt and distribution of child pornography, he faces a minimum sentence of 5 years in prison and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and for possession of child pornography, he faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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