BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr.
announced today that Carl Anthony, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, was arrested and
charged by criminal complaint with attempted production of child pornography.
The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum
of 30 years, and a $250,000 fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Kruly, who is handling
the case, stated that according to the complaint, on June 19, 2019, Town of
Niagara Police received a complaint regarding a now-13 year old female (Minor
Victim) who had been surreptitiously video recorded while changing and
showering. The defendant was identified as the individual responsible for
making the recording.
On July 9, 2019, a federal search warrant was executed at
Anthony's Niagara Falls residence. A hard drive that was seized during the
execution of the search warrant was found to contain two videos, both of which
showed the Minor Victim changing and showering in a bathroom.
The defendant made an initial appearance before U.S.
Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer. Subject to a home inspection, Anthony will
be released on a number of conditions, including home detention.
The complaint is the result of an investigation by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Buffalo Office, under the direction of Special
Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert.
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