Press Release
Former Police Officer Indicted, Arraigned on Obscenity Charge
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Rhode Island
An indictment is merely an allegation and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The transfer of obscene matter to another individual who has not attained the age of 16 years punishable by statutory penalties of up to 10 years in federal prison, 3 years supervised release and a fine of $250,000.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Denise M. Barton.
Acting United States Attorney Stephen G. Dambruch acknowledges and thanks the Nebraska State Patrol for their continued assistance investigating and preparing this matter for prosecution.
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Contact
Jim Martin (401) 709-5357
email: USARI.Media@usdoj.gov
on Twitter @USAO_RI
Updated October 6, 2017
Topic
Project Safe Childhood
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