ERIE, PA — A former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children, announced Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Charles Freemont Black, IV, 39, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, to two counts before Senior United States District Judge David S. Cercone.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Black received and possessed computer images and movies depicting minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Judge Cercone scheduled sentencing for October 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 30 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and the Pennsylvania State Police conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Black.
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