Oswego Man Arrested For Distribution, Receipt And Possession Of Child Pornography

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – James M. Moody, Jr., 41, of Oswego, New York, was arrested yesterday on charges of distribution, receipt and possession of child pornography following a joint investigation by Special Agents of the Department of Homeland Security Investigations ("HSI"), the New York State Police-Computer Crime Unit and the Oswego Police Department, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian.

The defendant appeared today in federal court in Syracuse, New York, before United States Magistrate Judge David E. Peebles. He is being held in custody pending a detention hearing set for February 8, 2016.

If convicted of distributing, receiving and possessing child pornography, Moody faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five (5) years imprisonment, a maximum term of 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, a term of supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life, and mandatory registration as a sex offender. Sentences are imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the United States Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.

The charges in the complaint are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Geoffrey J. L. Brown.