21-03-2025
Buffalo man admits to possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minor
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty after thousands of images of child pornography were recovered, some including depictions of prepubescent minors, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Alexander Weidner, 35, allegedly uploaded child pornography on Snapchat and Instagram accounts, officials said. On Feb. 28, 2023, investigators seized two cellphones during a search warrant executed at his residence.
According to officials, around 4,843 images and 371 videos of child pornography were recovered. Some of the images included depictions of children under 12 engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Weidner also allegedly used a private messenger app to share child pornography with another user.
Weidner pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor and faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. He is expected to be sentenced in July.
Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.
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