Rochester, NY – In a shocking turn of events, Steven Choi, a 41-year-old English teacher from Rochester, New York, has been arrested and charged with receipt and possession of child pornography.
The charges, which were announced by U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr., carry a minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum of 20 years for the receipt of child pornography charge, while the possession of child pornography charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
According to the complaint, the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force identified Choi accessing child pornography online. A forensic examination of his computer recovered sexually explicit photographs of prepubescent girls.
Choi is an English teacher with the Holley Central School District. The defendant made an initial appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Feldman. He is due back in federal court for a status hearing on August 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Adam S. Cohen. The task force includes the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the Rochester Police Department, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations, and the Greece Police Department.
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.
Defendant: Steven Choi
Criminal Charges: Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography
City and State: Rochester, NY
Exact Date: August 12, 2016
Sentence or Outcome: Due back in federal court for a status hearing on August 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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