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Jul 23, 2007 11:28 pm US/Eastern
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Local Radio Announcer Facing Pornography Charges
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ―
A sports announcer for ESPN Radio here in Pittsburgh has now been indicted by a federal grand jury on child pornography charges.
The charges stem from an investigation conducted by state police.
So far, investigators have been silent about why the investigation was initiated, when it was started, and who alerted authorities.
The only information that is known is the charge and what penalties the man could face if he is convicted.
The man is identified as 46-year old John Duffy, of Carnegie.
The single count indictment accuses Duffy of possessing visual depictions, namely images and video, contained in computer graphic files. The production of which involved the use of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
No where in the indictment does it say that Duffy ever attempted to solicit over the Internet.
Duffy pleaded not guilty to the charge, and he was released from custody on $50,000 unsecured bond.
If convicted, Duffy faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, and a fine or $250,000, or both.
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