NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for distributing images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Barry Goldstein, 46, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo to an information charging him with one count of distribution of images of child sexual abuse. Judge Arleo imposed the sentence today in Newark federal court.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:

From May 2018 through August 2018, an undercover law enforcement officer (the “UC”) communicated over an instant messaging mobile application (the “IM App”) with Goldstein.  The IM App allows users to transmit and receive content after users register a username.  Goldstein maintained an account on the IM App, which was accessed from Internet Protocol addresses associated with Goldstein’s home. 

In May and June 2018, after engaging in explicit conversations with the UC regarding the sexual abuse of children, Goldstein used his account on the IM App to share with the UC multiple files depicting child sexual abuse. On Aug. 29, 2018, law enforcement officers searched Goldstein’s residence, interviewed Goldstein and arrested him.    

In addition to the prison term, Judge Arleo sentenced Goldstein to 15 years of supervised release.

U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Brian Michael, with the investigation leading to today’s sentencing.

The government is represented by Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Zach Intrater of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark.

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Barry Goldstein, 46, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of distribution of images of child sexual abuse.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:

From May 2018 through August 2018, an undercover law enforcement officer (the “UC”) communicated over an instant messaging mobile application (the “IM App”) with Goldstein.  The IM App allows users to transmit and receive content after users register a username.  Goldstein maintained an account on the IM App, which was accessed from Internet Protocol addresses associated with Goldstein’s home. 

In May and June 2018, after engaging in explicit conversations with the UC regarding the sexual abuse of children, Goldstein used his account on the IM App to share with the UC multiple files depicting child sexual abuse. On Aug. 29, 2018, law enforcement officers searched Goldstein’s residence, interviewed Goldstein and arrested him.    

The count of distributing child pornography carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled for June 6, 2019.

U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Brian Michael, with the investigation leading to today’s guilty plea.

The government is represented by Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Zach Intrater of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark.

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged today with distributing images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Barry Goldstein, 46, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, was arrested at his home. He is charged by complaint with one count of distributing child pornography. Goldstein made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer this afternoon in Newark federal court.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:

From May 2018 through August 2018, an undercover law enforcement officer (the “UC”) communicated over an instant messaging mobile application (the “IM App”) with Goldstein.  The IM App allows users to transmit and receive content after users register a username.  Goldstein maintained an account on the IM App, which was accessed from Internet Protocol addresses associated with Goldstein’s home. 

In May and June 2018, after engaging in explicit conversations with the UC regarding the sexual abuse of children, Goldstein used his account on the IM App to share with the UC multiple files depicting child sexual abuse. On Aug. 29, 2018, law enforcement officers searched Goldstein’s residence, interviewed Goldstein and arrested him.    

The count of distributing child pornography carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine. 

U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Brian Michael, with the investigation leading to today’s arrest.

The government is represented by Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Zach Intrater of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark.

The charge and allegations in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.