13-02-2025
Charlotte man sentenced to 54 months in prison for possessing child pornography
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 54 months in prison as well as a lifetime of supervised release for possessing child pornography, according to the Department of Justice.
According to court documents and Wednesday's sentencing hearing, in July 2022, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a tip to law enforcement regarding a Dropbox account user who had uploaded numerous images of suspected child porn.
Law enforcement was able to identify Robert Upchurch, 52, as the account user. On Dec. 8, officers executed a search warrant at Upchurch's residence and seized his phone, computers and other electronic devices.
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A forensic analysis of the seized items revealed more than 5,800 images and 2,500 videos depicting sexual abuse to children, including infants and toddlers. Officials say there were also files showing sadistic or masochistic violence towards young children.
During an interview with police, Upchurch initially denied having the materials but later admitted to viewing child pornography.
On Sept. 4, Upchurch pleaded guilty to possession and accessing with intent to view child pornography. He was officially sentenced to prison on Feb. 12, 2025.
Upchurch was also ordered to pay a $17,000 special assessment for the Amy, Vicky and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018.
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