John Buckley, a 59-year-old resident of Wayland in Steuben County has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography in U.S. District Court.
He faces potential penalties of up to ten years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
The charges arose after sexually explicit photos of a minor girl, taken by Buckley between August and December 2021, were found on his cellphone during an FBI investigation led by Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia.
The sentencing will be determined later by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Wolford.
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