Long Island Camp Counselor Charged with Sharing Child Sex Abuse Material

A 22-year-old camp counselor on Long Island, New York, has been accused by police of sharing child sexual abuse material.

The specific details of the arrest, including the counselor's name, the camp involved, and the precise charges, are not immediately available in the search results. However, there have been several arrests in New York related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and child exploitation in recent months and years. These include a licensed social worker on Long Island who pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography, and other individuals charged with similar offenses.

In New York, offenses related to child sexual abuse material are taken very seriously and carry severe penalties. The term "child pornography" is often referred to as "sexual performance by a child" in New York Penal Law. Charges can range from possession to promotion or distribution, with varying degrees of felony classifications.

Penalties for sharing or possessing child sexual abuse material can include:

* Lengthy prison sentences: Depending on the specific charge and federal or state jurisdiction, sentences can range from a few years to decades in prison. For example, "Promotion, distribution, or receipt of a sexual performance by a child" is a Class D felony, carrying a maximum penalty of seven years in prison, while "Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance" is a Class C felony, punishable by up to 15 years. Federal charges can lead to even longer sentences, potentially up to 20 years.

* Felony conviction: All child pornography crimes in New York are felonies.

* Sex offender registration: Conviction almost always requires registration as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), which can be a lifelong classification.

* Monetary penalties: Fines are also a possibility.

* Difficulty obtaining employment: A conviction for CSAM offenses can severely impact future employment opportunities.

Law enforcement agencies, including the New York State Police, FBI, and local police departments, actively investigate these crimes, often through Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforces. They encourage anyone with information about sexual exploitation to come forward.

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