New Ruling in Waltham Officer's Child Porn Case

A federal judge has ruled a Waltham Police officer accused of sending a receiving child porn must attend sex offense therapy despite a motion to lift the requirement, according to court records.

Officer Paul Manganelli is facing child porn charges after being arrested at his home in March. Manganelli admitted to having the material but said he was investigating pedophiles online. Waltham Police say they never assigned him to such an investigation. 

Manganelli is out on bail but is living with his parents under house arrest. He is on paid administrative leave from theWaltham Police Department.

Judge Leo T. Sorkin denied Manganelli's motion to not be required to attend the therapy, according to court records. Manganelli's attorney, Charles Rankin had requested the condition be lifted saying it would force his client to admit to the charges. The judge, however, said the therapy does not require Manganelli to admit to the charges. Any disclosures Manganelli makes to a therapist in sessions are subject to standard confidentality agreements, according to court records.