Source: United States Department of Justice News
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Conner David Patterson, of Valley Grove, West Virginia, has admitted to a child pornography charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.
Patterson, 21, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Possession of Child Pornography.” Patterson admitted to having child pornography involving a minor under the age of 12 in July 2021 in Ohio County.
Patterson faces up to 20 years of 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 Danae DeMasi-Lemon is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The FBI and the West Virginia Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force investigated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge James P. Mazzone presided.