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Williston Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Pornography
A 44-year-old man from Williston, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography.
Jess Harlan Mallo, a resident of Williston, ND, was sentenced on June 11, 2018, by Chief United States District Judge Daniel L. Hovland. Mallo was found guilty of Possession of Materials Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of Children.
The investigation into Mallo’s activities began when law enforcement received a tip that he had uploaded images to his Gmail account that suggested he may have been victimizing a minor female. Investigators seized the Gmail account images and conducted a search of Mallo’s residence, which resulted in the seizure of several electronic devices belonging to Mallo.
These devices were found to contain images depicting the sexual exploitation of children. Mallo admitted to possessing child pornography on his devices when interviewed by law enforcement.
This case marks Mallo’s second conviction for a sex crime, with his first conviction coming in 2005 for the sexual molestation of two minor females in the State of Minnesota.
The case was investigated by the Williston Police Department, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant United States Attorney Gary L. Delorme prosecuted the case.
Mallo will serve 20 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years supervised release. The sentence serves as a warning to others who engage in the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography.
Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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