ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Rome man has pleaded guilty to federal charges of coercing a minor and child pornography charges.
46-year-old John Secor of Rome pled guilty on Wednesday, March 25 to the charges in federal court. He now faces a combined sentence of 30 years to life in prison.
“This defendant’s actions were calculated, predatory, and profoundly disturbing. He targeted a minor through Facebook, manipulated her, and sought to exploit her for sexual purposes,” United State Attorney John Sarcone said in a statement. “Let me be clear: anyone who engages in this kind of conduct will be aggressively investigated, prosecuted, and punished to the fullest extent of the law. Social media companies must also recognize their responsibility in preventing such exploitation on their platforms and take stronger, proactive measures to protect vulnerable users. I thank HSI and the New York State Police for their commitment to keeping our communities safe.” MORE AT Rome man pleads guilty to federal coercion, child porn charges
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