A man from Marlboro has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to child pornography. Larry Stephen, aged 46, entered a guilty plea to charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton has scheduled the sentencing for June 26, 2025. Stephen was initially indicted in August 2023 following his arrest on July 18, 2023.
Documents related to the charges reveal that authorities identified Stephen as a person utilizing a social media platform to both receive and distribute child pornography. A search on June 7, 2023, at his Marlboro home resulted in the confiscation of his cell phone, which when examined, contained child pornography. Further investigations revealed that Stephen had persistently shared images and videos of child pornography on a social media platform.
The charges of possession and distribution of child pornography carry potential sentences ranging from a minimum of five years to a maximum of 20 years in prison. Upon release, the individual may face supervised release ranging from five years to life and a possible fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing determinations are guided by U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The resolution of the case was publicly announced by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley, alongside Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, New England, and Jennifer De La O, Director of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Boston Field Office. Support from the Marlboro Police Department contributed significantly to the process. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David G. Tobin and Eric Hawkins of the Major Crimes Unit are managing the prosecution.
This case is aligned with Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006, aiming to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The program mobilizes federal, state, and local resources to identify, apprehend, and prosecute offenders, as well as to locate and rescue victims of child exploitation. Further information about Project Safe Childhood is available at https://www.justice.gov/psc.
Inquiries or information from the public regarding this case can be directed to 617-748-3274.