Wayne county man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Frederick Trivitt, 63, of Newark, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan K. McGuire, who is handling the case, stated that on January 4, 2023, Trivett possessed a laptop, which contained 368 images and 26 videos of child pornography. Some of the images and videos depicted prepubescent minors and included violence or the sexual abuse of an infant or toddler. Trivitt also admits that he engaged in a pattern of activity involving the sexual abuse of a minor for approximately seven years.

The plea is the result of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Scarpino and the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Brian Ratajczak. Additional assistance was provided by the Wayne County District Attorney’s Office.   

Sentencing is scheduled for February 1, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Siragusa.

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