St. Louis, MO - Donald Ray Pafford, Hannibal, Missouri, was indicted for his alleged receipt of child pornography between Dec. 30, 2015, and Jan. 1, 2016.
If convicted, receipt of child pornography carries a penalty range of 15 to 40 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000. In determining the actual sentences, a Judge is required to consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.
This case was investigated the Kirksville Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hannibal Police Department and the Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Rob Livergood is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney's Office.
As is always the case, charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
