Linden Youth Leader Accused of Possessing 1,000 Child Porn Images
By Suzanne Russell
A Linden man who was a leader in a boys youth organization and a religious education teacher is accused of possessing more than 1,000 images and 43 videos of child sexual abuse. Gregory J. Aker, 45, is charged with one count of possessing child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman. Aker is in state custody and scheduled to appear March 12 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Falk here. According to the complaint, Aker was a leader with a boys youth organization and a religious education teacher with his church. The name of the church was not identified by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Aker was arrested Feb. 22 by Linden police for allegedly sexually assaulting and endangering the welfare of two minor children, Fishman said. Following his arrest police obtained computer and electronic storage media from his home. Fishman said the devices contained about 1,240 images and 43 videos of child pornography, including images of young children being sexually abused. If convicted, a charge of possession of child pornography carries a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, Fishman said. Staff Writer Suzanne Russell: 732-565-7335; srussell@mycentraljersey.com
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