Crime & Safety
Worcester Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn
There were videos depicting prepubescent minors engaging in sexual acts with adult men.

WORCESTER, MA–A Worcester man appeared in federal court in Worcester on Monday in connection with possessing child pornography.
James M. Stoddard, 38, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography.
According to court documents, in April 2018, authorities conducted a search of Stoddard’s residence in Worcester and located numerous videos and images of child pornography. Among these were videos depicting prepubescent minors engaging in sexual acts with adult men. Stoddard was arrested and charged in state court the day of the search and has been in state custody since his arrest.
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Court documents also indicate that Stoddard failed to register his current address with the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board despite being required to do so given a prior conviction for a child pornography offense.
Stoddard could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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