Three RI Men Arrested by FBI on Child Pornography Charges
Thursday, July 18, 2019
The FBI arrested three Rhode Island men on child pornography charges on Wednesday, announced United States Attorney Aaron Weisman.
Scott Hickey, 40, of Coventry, Robert Gillissie, 45, of Warwick, and John Amaral, 26, of Providence were each charged with possession and access with intent to view child pornography.
All three were arraigned Wednesday in federal court and released on unsecured bond.
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According to the U.S. Attorney, it is alleged that each defendant possessed child pornography accessed through an online bulletin board and web site.
The defendants were charged as part of an ongoing FBI investigation.
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