BUFFALO — Michael Secchiaroli, 31, of Buffalo, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with distribution and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.
Prosecutors say that on Dec. 28, 2015, an undercover law enforcement officer discovered 14 image files of child pornography online that depicted naked images of pre-pubescent girls. The files were traced to an internet address connected to the defendant.
On March 29, 2016, officers executed a search warrant at Secchiaroli’s residence and seized multiple electronic devices including two laptops and an external hard drive. A forensic examination uncovered 40 image files containing child pornography.
The defendant made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer and was released on electronic monitoring.
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