A western Kansas man has been convicted on federal child pornography charges, Grimy Times has learned.
Wayne Benjamin Wasson, 59, of Great Bend, was found guilty of four counts of uploading child pornography to the internet and one count of possessing child pornography, following a trial in Wichita.
The investigation began after Yahoo and Google detected child pornography originating from Wasson’s residence. A digital trail led investigators to Wasson, who admitted he had received child pornography via Skype and had operated a number of other accounts.
Wasson, a registered sex offender since 2007, had previously been convicted of possession of child pornography. In that case, he was required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
The evidence presented in court showed that investigators found child pornography within the accounts and on Wasson’s devices.
U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister commended the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart for their work on the case.
Sentencing is set for December 13, 2019. Wasson faces a penalty of not less than 15 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.
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Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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