New Jersey Professor Faces Charges of Child Pornography Possession
A 76-year-old man faces child pornography possession charges after his house caught fire and firefighters found a single 1970s magazine containing images of prepubescent girls. According to a FOX News report, the professor's Eagleswood Township home caught fire the morning of January 17. Officials say firefighters found an old magazine containing pornographic images of girls on the premises while they were fighting the blaze. He now faces child endangerment charges. It is not clear why he had the magazine, if he was aware that he owned the magazine, or if he has a prior record.
Child pornography involves images of a minor engaging in or simulating a sexual act. It may be possessed in the form of a videotape, film, photograph, computer file, video game, magazine, or other reproduction. Simply possessing one of these items can result in charges that have serious consequences. Possession of child pornography in New Jersey can result in up to 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. Individuals convicted of distributing pornographic material involving children face even harsher penalties.
Accusations of New Jersey sex crimes can hurt an individual both socially and professionally, even if he or she is not convicted of a crime. It is important that defendants facing these types of serious allegations seek quality legal representation to help fight the charges.
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