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BUFFALO, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Christopher Brown, 40, of Alexander, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production of child pornography. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum penalty of 30 years, imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan P. Cantil, who is handling the case, stated that in April 2020, a law enforcement officer working online undercover discovered a sexually explicit video, which included a pre-pubescent female who appeared to be between 9 and 11 years old. The IP address was traced to the defendant\u2019s Dodgeson Road residence in Alexander. On July 17, 2020, a federal search warrant was executed at the residence. Investigators seized several items, including three cellular telephones and a computer. In addition, a DVD was recovered that contained explicit video of child pornography that was allegedly produced by the defendant using a hidden camera his bathroom. In addition, investigators recovered four firearms, including two rifles and two pistols, and ammunition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The defendant made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer and is being detained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The criminal complaint is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Christopher Brown, 40, of Alexander, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production of child pornography. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum penalty of 30 years, imprisonment and \u2026<\/p>\n