Hartford man charged with child exploitation

Jun. 2—HARTFORD — A man was charged on Thursday with being involved with a network sharing images and videos of child sexual abuse.

U.S. Attorney Vanessa Avery said that Jonathan Williams, 32, of Hartford was charged with receipt of child pornography after an investigation into private internet chats revealed that he was an active member of one of the groups.

Investigators conducted a court-authorized search of Williams' residence on Thursday and arrested him after a preliminary review of his laptop revealed videos of child sexual abuse.

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Collin covers South Windsor, East Windsor and Windsor for the Journal Inquirer.

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