March 15, 2007 - United States Attorney Patrick L. Meehan today announced that a one count indictment* was filed charging ARTHUR WILLIAM HECKMAN with knowingly transporting materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
The indictment alleges that on October 8, 2003, defendant ARTHUR WILLIAM HECKMAN used a computer to send 18 visual images showing minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
If convicted, the defendant faces a possible maximum sentence of 40 years
imprisonment with a mandatory minimum 15 years imprisonment, a $250,000
fine, and 5 years supervised release.
DEFENDANT |
ADDRESS |
AGE [Date of Birth] |
ARTHUR WILLIAM HECKMAN |
Naples, Florida, formerly of Reading, PA |
46 years old |
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (Allentown Office). The case has been assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Seth Weber.
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STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA Suite 1250, 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
Contact: RICH MANIERI Media Contact 215.861.8525 |
*An Indictment or Information is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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