Steven Malaney, a 61-year-old resident of Burlington, Vermont, was sentenced to probation today after pleading guilty in Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Criminal Division, to possession of child sexual abuse materials. Judge John Pacht sentenced Malaney to ten years of probation, mandating conditions such as restricted internet access, no contact with minors, and the completion of sex offender treatment. The terms stipulate that if Malaney violates probation, he risks a jail sentence of three to five years. Additionally, he must register as a sex offender for ten years post-sentence.
The Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC) investigates internet-based child sexual exploitation, offering services including forensic examinations and law enforcement training.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) serves as a national reporting system for incidents of online child exploitation. The organization encourages reports of suspected cases via their 24-hour call center or online platform. They also offer support to victims recovering from child sexual exploitation, including emotional aid and assistance in removing online content.