Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
A Lowell man has been charged with federal offenses related to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Anthony Saint Jean, 34, faces one count of distributing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography. Authorities arrested Saint Jean at his home this morning, and he appeared in federal court in Boston. He remains detained pending a hearing set for June 26, 2025.
The indictment alleges that between March 17, 2024, and August 20, 2024, Saint Jean distributed online videos depicting CSAM. It is also alleged that he possessed CSAM featuring minors under the age of 12.
If convicted on the charge of distributing child pornography, Saint Jean faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and up to 20 years in prison. The charge also includes at least three years of supervised release and a potential fine of up to $250,000. The possession charge carries penalties of up to 20 years in prison with similar terms for supervised release and fines. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Michael J. Krol from Homeland Security Investigations announced the arrest today. Assistance came from local law enforcement agencies including the Lowell Police Department; Texas Department of Public Safety; and Massachusetts State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm is handling prosecution duties as part of Project Safe Childhood.
Project Safe Childhood was launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation nationwide through coordinated efforts across federal, state, and local levels.
"The details contained in the charging documents are allegations," officials remind the public: "The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law."
For further inquiries or information regarding this case, individuals may contact authorities at 617-748-3274 or via email at USAMA.VictimAssistance@usdoj.gov.
