SAN JOSE – A 58-year-old San Jose man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to distribute child sexual abuse material, authorities said.
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Scott Keith Baldwin Jr., who also lives in Virginia, was an active member of an invite-only group on a messaging platform dedicated to sharing CSAM, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A hard drive filled with CSAM was found during a search of Baldwin’s San Jose home in July 2024, authorities said. The material included images of prepubescent minors.
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Baldwin is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 12. He faces a minimum of five years in prison, but could receive up to 20 years, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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