Crime & Safety

Former Princeton Youth Soccer Coach Admits to Possession of Child Pornography

Jorge A. Roman, 49, pleaded guilty to possession of images of child sexual abuse, including prepubescent minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

A former Princeton youth soccer coach admitted to possession of images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced on Friday.

Jorge A. Roman, 49, pleaded guilty to an information charging him with one count of possession of child pornography.

He possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse, including some images of prepubescent minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, according to documents filed in the case and statements made in court.

The images were captured on various DVDs, computers or other digital media at his home in Princeton, as of May 16 of this year.

Roman faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 15.

Fishman credited postal inspectors of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, under the direction of Postal Inspector in Charge Maria L. Kelokates, with the investigation






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