Brian P. Cornell, 48, of Logan, admitted he possessed over 600 images depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct on his computers at his home in Logan.
Cornell had downloaded the images and videos using the Internet, according to a court report.
Many of images depict prepubescent minors, some of which have been identified by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, a press release from the U.S. District Attorney’s office said.
The investigation, conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, revealed that Cornell shared many of the child pornographic images through a peer to peer program - Lime Wire.
Cornell, who is scheduled to be sentenced on March 23, 2010, faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Assistant United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston is handling the prosecution.
The case was part of Project Safe Childhood. In February 2006, the Department of Justice created Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about cases and related activities please visit www.usdoj.gov/usao/wvs and www.projectsafechildhood.gov/.
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