A man in Boston, identified as Cess Frazier, aged 32, has been charged with receipt of child pornography following his arrest at his residence. Frazier was brought before the federal court in Boston and is held pending a hearing on May 1, 2025.
The charges stem from an investigation into the dissemination of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), which allegedly revealed Frazier's purchase of such materials. A search of his mobile device reportedly uncovered about 100 media files containing CSAM stored in Telegram Messenger. The minors in these files are said to be between three and 10 years old.
For those seeking further information about the case, authorities can be reached at 617-748-3274 or USAMA.VictimAssistance@usdoj.gov.
The charge carries a potential sentence ranging from a minimum of five years to a maximum of 20 years in prison. Additionally, it includes a lifetime of supervised release and a possible fine of up to $250,000. Final sentences are determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge James Crowley of the Boston Division. The Boston Police Department provided significant assistance, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Allegra Flamm is handling the prosecution.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative started in 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The program focuses on using federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute offenders, as well as rescue victims. More information can be found at https://www.justice.gov/psc.
All allegations outlined are subject to judicial proceedings with the defendant presumed innocent until proven guilty.
