Steven Tutt Sentenced

Child pornography possession has landed a Gorham, Maine man in federal prison. Steven Tutt, 46, of Gorham, Maine, was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in prison for possession of child pornography.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Tutt pleaded guilty on November 29, 2016, and was sentenced by Chief Judge Nancy Torresen in U.S. District Court. In addition to his prison term, Tutt was ordered to pay a $3,000 fine and will serve 5 years of supervised release.

The case against Tutt began when law enforcement used a peer-to-peer file sharing program to download a child pornography video from his home computer. A search warrant was subsequently obtained, and a forensic examination of Tutt’s computer revealed several additional videos of child pornography.

During an interview with law enforcement, Tutt admitted to actively searching for and obtaining images and videos of child pornography using peer-to-peer software. The investigation was conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations and the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit.

The sentencing of Steven Tutt serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of child pornography possession. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and law enforcement agencies are committed to protecting children and holding offenders accountable for their crimes.

For more information, contact Assistant United States Attorney Andrew McCormack at (207) 945-0373. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of child pornography and other federal crimes.

The investigation and prosecution of child pornography cases are a top priority for federal law enforcement. The use of peer-to-peer file sharing programs to distribute and obtain child pornography is a serious crime that can result in significant prison time and fines.

In this case, Tutt’s guilty plea and sentencing demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. Attorney’s Office to holding offenders accountable for their crimes. The public is encouraged to report any suspected child pornography or other federal crimes to the authorities.