Albion Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Thousands of Child Pornography Files

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An individual from Albion has admitted guilt to charges related to child pornography.

According to prosecutors, 68-year-old Norman Kelly employed his laptop to persuade children into producing pornographic imagery. On March 12, 2023, Kelly obtained a graphic image from a young girl who was approximately between 10 and 12 years old. Later, on July 20 of the same year, he came across a sexually explicit video featuring an infant girl aged about one-and-a-half to three years old.

Investigators found that Kelly possessed approximately 475 images and 377 video clips portraying child sexual abuse, including some content that depicted violent acts against children.

On Thursday, Kelly admitted guilt regarding the possession of child pornography. This plea carries a mandatory minimum jail term of five years extending up to twenty years, along with the possibility of a fine totaling $250,000. His court date for sentencing has been set for August 18, 2025.

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