U.S. Department
of Justice
Press Release
Marion County man admits to child pornography charge
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – James Timothy Cobb, of Fairmont, West Virginia, has admitted to a child pornography charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
Cobb, age 56, pled guilty today to one count of “Possession of Child Pornography.” Cobb admitted to possessing child pornography in Marion County in September 2014.
Cobb faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah E. Wagner is prosecuting the cases on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.
Updated October 12, 2018
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Project Safe Childhood
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