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Uniontown Man Indicted On Child Pornography Charges
A Uniontown man has been charged with receiving, distributing and possessing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. William T. West, 29, of Uniontown, Ohio, was charged with the crime.
According to the indictment, from on or about November 12, 2013, through on or about January 20, 2014, West knowingly received and distributed, by computer, numerous computer files, which contained visual depictions of real minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
On January 21, 2014, images of child pornography were also found on his ASUS laptop computer, according to the indictment.
Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, announced the indictment today.
If convicted, the sentence in this case will be determined by the Court after consideration of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines which depend upon a number of factors unique to each case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, the defendant’s role in the offense and the unique characteristics of the violation.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Carol M. Skutnik. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Canton Office.
West has not yet entered a plea and is currently facing charges of receiving, distributing, and possessing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt.
A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Defendant: William T. West
Criminal Charges: Receiving, Distributing, and Possessing Visual Depictions of Minors Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct
City and State: Uniontown, Ohio
Exact Date: November 12, 2013 – January 20, 2014
Sentence or Outcome: Pending
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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