Friday, July 24, 2009

John Derrigo Arrested for Child Porn

An Adams Center man is one of 11 suspects arrested by federal authorities this week for allegedly online activities involving child pornography.

John Derrigo, 58, is charged with receipt and possession of child pornography, according to a release from the United States Attorney, Northern District of New York.

Derrigo was arrested Thursday at his home after the execution of a search warrant. He appeared in court in Syracuse and was detained pending a detention hearing set for Monday.

If convicted, Derrigo would face a minimum five years in prison, a maximum sentence of 20 years and a $250,000 fine.

Three of the other suspects are from Cortland County. Others are from Fulton, Binghamton, Johnstown, Rensselaer County, and Warren County.

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