PHILADELPHIA - James Strohm, 47, a Philadelphia police officer and resident of Philadelphia, was charged today by Complaint and Warrant with distribution and attempted distribution of child pornography, announced United States Attorney William M. McSwain.  If convicted of this offense the defendant faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years’ incarceration.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Meaghan A. Flannery.

An Indictment, Information or Criminal Complaint is an accusation.  A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.