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A Florida man who labored as a volunteer Santa Claus in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has been charged with little one pornography, authorities say.
James Jude Silverstone, 62, who has additionally labored as a metropolis commissioner, was indicted Thursday on 10 counts of sending little one pornography.
In April, the Broward County Sheriff’s Workplace started investigating a pc that downloaded little one pornography information, and the workplace later recognized Silverstone as a suspect.
“Greater than 210 information include photographs and movies of kid pornography” stated the Broward Sheriff’s Workplace in an announcement.
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Santa volunteer James Jude Silverstone, 62, was charged with sending little one pornography. (Broward Sheriff’s Workplace)
After executing a search warrant in Could, authorities analyzed Silverstone’s digital units and reportedly discovered pornography of minors as younger as infants.
“On these units, investigators discovered lots of of further movies and pictures of kid pornography, a few of which concerned kids 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 recognized his character for 30 years. He is an excellent particular person, among the finest individuals I’ve ever (recognized) … 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 could 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.
