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Holland (Matthew) Complaint (100884)
Holland (Matthew) Complaint (100884)
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that
Matthew Holland, 28 of Newark, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with
production, receipt, and possession of child pornography, and online enticement of a minor.
The charges carry a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum penalty of life,
and a $250,000 fine.
Following the execution of search warrant, Holland was arrested and extradited to
Leesburg, VA, to face a state charges in that jurisdiction. The defendant made an initial
appearance on the federal charges in United States District Court, Eastern District of
Virginia, and is being held without bail, until he is transported to the Western District of
New York, where the prosecution will be handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P.
Rossi.
“As an educator and photographer, the defendant not only had access to children but
occupied a position of trust with respect to them,” stated U.S. Attorney
Kennedy. “However, as reflected in the allegations set forth in the criminal complaint, his
cruel and unrelenting betrayal of that trust is every parent’s nightmare. This case serves as
a sobering reminder that we must remain vigilant in our effort to educate our children to
the dangers they face and to pay attention to their online activities. Too often children lack
the real world experience needed to discern the dangers lurking in the virtual world.”
The criminal complaint is the result of an investigation by the Loudoun County, VA,
Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Michael L. Chapman; the Newark, NY
Police Department, under the direction of Chief Mark Thoms; the Wayne County Sheriff’s
Office, under the direction of Sheriff Berry Virts; the Canandaigua, NY Police Department,
under the direction of Chief Stephen Hedworth; and Homeland Security Investigations,
under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin Kelly.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and
the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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