Key Largo man faces decades in federal prison after child pornography conviction

Russell Hudson Cullen, 38, to be sentenced May 1

KEY WEST, Fla. ā€“ A Key Largo man faces decades in federal prison after he was convicted last week by a jury in Key West on four counts of possession of child pornography.

Russell Hudson Cullen, 38, faces up to 20 years in federal prison per count when he is sentenced May 1.

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According to an indictment, Cullen's Asus laptop and Lacie external hard drive were seized by federal agents on March 15, 2016. He was arrested on Nov. 23.

File: Indictment against Russell Hudson Cullen

Authorities said they found "visual depictions having involved the use of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct."

The minors are believed to be under 12 years old. Ā 

Cullen, who sources said has a 6-year-old stepson, but no biological children, was convicted on the four counts of possession of child pornography on Feb. 15.

Cullen was initially released on home confinement after posting a $25,000 surety bond, but is now behind bars while he awaits his sentencing.


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