Date: 01-21-2020

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Case Number: 1:19-cr-00033-SM

Judge: Steven J. McAuliff

Court: United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire (Merrimack County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Cam Le

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Description: Concord, NH - The United States of America charged Phillip R. Andrews with transportation of child pornography.

Phillip R. Andrews, 80, of Gilford, pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday, to transportation of child pornography.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on or before June 13, 2016, Andrews used his cellular phone to produce sexually explicit images of a child under eighteen years of age. These images were uploaded onto his social media accounts using the internet.

Andrews is scheduled to be sentenced on April 28, 2020.

“Protecting the innocence of children is a top priority for federal law enforcement agencies,” said U.S. Attorney Murray. “Those who create, transport or distribute child pornography do grave harm to the victims who are portrayed in these images. In order to safeguard our young people, we work closely with HSI and all of our federal, state and local law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute child exploitation and child pornography crimes.”

“The conduct of Mr. Andrews will never be tolerated in any way, shape or form. The protection of innocent minors will always be an investigative priority of HSI. Investigations like this are a prime example of our public safety mission,” said, Jason Molina, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Boston. “HSI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to stand up for the victims who are subjected to unacceptable abuse with each and every downloaded image.”

This matter was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and the Gilford Police Department.

In February 2006, the Department of Justice introduced Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorney’s Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

Charges:

18 U.S.C. §§ 2251(a)&(e) Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
(1)
18 U.S.C. §§ 2252A(a)(1)&(b)(1) Transportation of Child Pornography
(2)

Outcome: 01/15/2020 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven J. McAuliffe: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 1/15/2020 as to Phillip R. Andrews (1): Defendant sworn and advised of rights/charge(s). Defendant pleads guilty to Count 2. No objection to offer of proof. Court accepts guilty plea. Court defers acceptance of stipulations as to a specific sentence contained in the plea agreement until time of sentencing. Defendant continues to be released pending sentencing on the same terms and conditions as previously imposed. (Court Reporter: Liza Dubois) (Govt Atty: Cam Le) (Defts Atty: Behzad Mirhashem)(Total Hearing Time: 26 minutes) (lw) (Entered: 01/15/2020)
01/15/2020 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Phillip R. Andrews. Sentencing set for 4/28/2020 11:00 AM before Judge Steven J. McAuliffe.The court has allotted 1 hour for the hearing. Please contact the court immediately if you anticipate the hearing will exceed the allotted time. Any motion seeking a departure or variance, as well as any sentencing memorandum, shall be filed 10 days prior to the sentencing date. Any response shall be filed 4 days prior to sentencing date.(lw) (Entered: 01/15/2020)

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