Paul Frasca, a 60-year-old resident of Chester, Vermont, was sentenced in the Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division, after pleading guilty to one felony charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. Judge Elizabeth D. Mann presided over the case and sentenced Frasca to two to five years in prison, with all but six months suspended. The six-month sentence will be served in a correctional facility and will be followed by ten years of probation.
As part of his probation conditions, Frasca must complete individual sex offender treatment, is prohibited from having contact with children under 16 years old, and will have restricted access to electronic devices. If he violates any terms of his probation, he could face up to five years in prison. He is also required to register as a sex offender for ten years following the completion of his sentence.
The Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC) investigates cases involving child sexual exploitation online. This includes both the production and distribution of child sexual abuse materials via the internet. VT-ICAC also offers forensic examination services and provides training and outreach for law enforcement agencies.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) serves as a national reporting system for suspected online exploitation involving children. Reports can be made regarding various offenses such as online enticement for sexual acts or trafficking by calling their 24-hour hotline at 1-800-843-5678 or through their website at https://report.cybertip.org.
Individuals recovering from child sexual exploitation can seek assistance from NCMEC, which offers emotional support services and help removing harmful content from the internet. More information is available at https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/csam-resources or by calling the same hotline.
