Massachusetts man sentenced to prison after phone revealed images depicting the abuse of infants

A Massachusetts man was sentenced Monday for receipt and possession of child pornography.

Sean Gleason, 36, of Dennis Port, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to 68 months in prison and five years of supervised release. In August 2020, Gleason pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.

Following an investigation into the use of a messaging application in the exchange of child pornography, a search of Gleason’s cell phone on Sept. 10, 2019 revealed hundreds of images of child pornography. A full forensic review of the phone revealed at least 498 images and at least one video of child pornography. The cache of child pornography included images depicting the abuse of infants, toddlers and prepubescent minors.

Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell and Matthew B. Millhollin, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam W. Deitch of Mendell’s Major Crimes Unit prosecuted the case.