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A Florida man who labored as a volunteer Santa Claus in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has been charged with baby pornography, authorities say.
James Jude Silverstone, 62, who has additionally labored as a metropolis commissioner, was indicted Thursday on 10 counts of sending baby pornography.
In April, the Broward County Sheriff’s Workplace started investigating a pc that downloaded baby pornography recordsdata, and the workplace later recognized Silverstone as a suspect.
“Greater than 210 recordsdata contained photos and movies of kid pornography,” the Broward Sheriff’s Workplace stated in an announcement.
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Santa volunteer James Jude Silverstone, 62, was charged with sending baby pornography. (Broward Sheriff’s Workplace)
After executing a search warrant in Could, authorities analyzed Silverstone’s digital gadgets and reportedly discovered pornography of minors as younger as infants.
“On these gadgets, investigators discovered a whole bunch of extra movies and images of kid pornography, a few of which concerned youngsters in sexual acts as younger as infants,” the assertion added.
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One among Silverstone’s neighbors was shocked to WTVJ and stated they didn’t imagine the allegations.
“I am unable to imagine this occurred. That is completely not appropriate,” the unknown neighbor stated. “I’ve identified his character for 30 years. He is an excellent particular person, the most effective folks I’ve ever (identified) … he is saved lives. I imply, he volunteers to do something for everybody.”
Silverstone beforehand served because the Metropolis Commissioner of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. (Google Maps)
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“I’ve additionally been with him when he was (a) volunteer Santa. I imply, he is only a consummate do-gooder,” the neighbor added. “Somebody is out to get him. This isn’t proper. I am livid. And anybody who is aware of him can be too. I tremble. I am so upset.’
Fox Information Digital has reached out to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea officers for remark, however has not heard again.
Florida volunteer Santa downloaded a whole bunch of kid porn recordsdata, police say
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