David Razinha, a Ludlow resident, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials. The Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division, under the supervision of Judge Michael J. Harris, delivered the sentence. Razinha was given five to ten years in prison, with the prison time fully suspended except for 12 months. Following his incarceration, he will be placed on probation for ten years. This probation includes mandatory participation in sex offender programs, restrictions on contact with children, limited alcohol use, and restricted internet access. Failure to comply with these terms could result in up to ten years in prison. Additionally, Razinha is required to register as a sex offender for life.
The Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children (VT-ICAC) Task Force is actively engaged in investigating child exploitation cases online. This includes dealing with the production and distribution of child sexual abuse materials. VT-ICAC provides various services like forensic examination, technical assistance, law enforcement training, as well as public education and outreach.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) serves as the central reporting system for child online exploitation in the United States. Reports concerning online child enticement, sexual molestation, abuse materials, and other related issues can be made at any time. Assistance for those recovering from child sexual exploitation, including emotional support and help with removing content from the internet, is also available through NCMEC.