Former Corry Physician Sentenced to 39 Months for Possessing Child Pornography

ERIE, Pa – A Corry, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 39 months in jail and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $1,000 on his conviction of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.

United States District Judge David S. Cercone imposed the sentence on William Jay Blazes, 47.

According to information presented to the court, Blazes possessed thousands of computer images and movies depicting minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

U.S. Attorney Hickton commended the Corry Police Department, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Blazes.

The investigation highlighted the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in identifying and prosecuting individuals who engage in the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography.

Blazes’ conviction serves as a reminder of the seriousness of this crime and the importance of continued efforts to combat child exploitation and abuse.

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