Timothy Murphy, Child Pornography Possession, New York 2015

Amherst Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Timothy Murphy, 49, of Amherst, NY, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott S. Allen, Jr., who is handling the case, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the Kings Highway residence of the defendant on October 15, 2014. The officers recovered a computer being used by Murphy, which contained approximately 123 images and one video of child pornography. Some of the images depicted children under the age of 12 years old, and some of the images also contain depictions of violence.

Murphy has been in custody since his arrest on April 28, 2015. Sentencing is scheduled for January 13, 2016 before Judge Wolford.

The plea is the culmination of an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security investigations, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James C. Spero.

Timothy Murphy is the defendant/respondent in this case. The exact criminal charges include possession of child pornography. The city and state are Buffalo, New York. The exact date of the crime was October 15, 2014. Murphy faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Murphy’s current status is that he has pleaded guilty and is scheduled for sentencing. The investigation was led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security investigations, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James C. Spero.

The case highlights the importance of investigating and prosecuting individuals who possess and distribute child pornography. It also demonstrates the dedication of law enforcement agencies to protecting children and keeping communities safe.

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