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ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Bonnie Hughes, 35, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of production of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 25 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa.

 

Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard A. Resnick, who handled the case, stated that prior to March 19, 2018, the defendant’s friend, John Kohlmeier, was having sexually explicit conversations with a 10-year female known to the defendant. On March 19, 2018, Hughes, at Kohlmeier’s request, took two sexually explicit photographs of the minor and sent them to Kohlmeier’s cell phone. Kohlmeier then went to the defendant’s residence where Hughes permitted the 10-year minor to engage in sexual conduct with Kohlmeier. The sexual contact between the minor and Kohlmeier occurred on several occasions beginning in February 2018. 

John Kohlmeier was previously convicted and also sentenced to serve 25 years in prison. Both defendants were also previously convicted in New York State Court.

The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert; the Greece Police Department, under the direction of Chief Patrick D. Phelan; and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, under the direction of District Attorney Sandra Doorley.

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CONTACT: Barbara Burns

PHONE: (716) 843-5817

FAX #: (716) 551-3051



ROCHESTER, N.Y.  U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that John Kohlmeier, 38, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to coercion and enticement of a minor. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a maximum of life.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard A. Resnick, who is handling the case, stated that between February 2018 and March 19, 2018, the defendant and co-defendant Bonnie Hughes sexually abused a 10-year-old girl. During that time, Kohlmeier and Hughes together engaged in illegal sexual contact with the minor victim on numerous occasions. These instances of abuse occurred at 130 Milford Street in Rochester, always with Hughes present and, in some instances, participating.

Hughes took two sexually explicit pictures of the minor victim using the minor victim’s cell phone and sent them to Kohlmeier.

Also between February 2018 and March 19, 2018, the defendant used a cell phone to entice and attempt to entice the minor victim into have sexual conduct with the defendant by texting with Hughes. In addition, on March 19, 2018, forced the minor to engage in a sexual act.

Kohlmeier was recently convicted in New York State Court. 

The plea is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert, the Greece Police Department, under the direction of Chief Patrick D. Phelan, and Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, under the direction of District Attorney Sandra Doorley.

Sentencing is scheduled for June 24, 2019, at 9:15 a.m. before Judge Siragusa.  

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CONTACT: Barbara Burns

PHONE: (716) 843-5817

FAX #: (716) 551-3051

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Bonnie Hughes, 34, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to production of child pornography. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, and a maximum of 30 years.

 

Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard A. Resnick, who is handling the case, stated that prior to March 19, 2018, the defendant’s friend, John Kohlmeier, was having sexually explicit conversations with a 10-year female known to the defendant. On March 19, 2018, Hughes, at Kohlmeier’s request, took two sexually explicit photographs of the minor and sent them to Kohlmeier’s cell phone. Kohlmeier then went to the defendant’s residence where Hughes permitted the 10-year minor to engage in sexual conduct with Kohlmeier. The sexual contact between the minor and Kohlmeier occurred on several occasions beginning in February 2018. 

Charges remain pending against Kohlmeier. The defendant and Kohlmeier are also facing related charges in state court. The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.  

The plea is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert; the Greece Police Department, under the direction of Chief Patrick D. Phelan; and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, under the direction of District Attorney Sandra Doorley.

The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced on January 31, 2019, before Judge Siragusa. 

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CONTACT:  Barbara Burns

PHONE:      (716) 843-5817

FAX #:         (716) 551-3051

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Bonnie Hughes and John Kohlmeier, Jr., both of Greece, NY, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production, receipt, and possession of child pornography, and coercing and enticing a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity. The charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard A. Resnick, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, in early 2018, defendant Kohlmeier was having sexually explicit conversations with a 10-year female (minor victim) via cellular telephone. On March 19, 2018, defendant Hughes, at Kohlmeier’s request, took two sexually explicit photographs of the minor victim. Subsequently, Kohlmeier and Hughes engaged in sexual conduct with the minor victim.

The Greece Police Department previously arrested Kohlmeier and Hughes, and they are currently be held in state custody on state charges.

The complaint is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin P. Lyons; the Greece Police Department, under the direction of Chief Patrick D. Phelan; and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, under the direction of District Attorney Sandra Doorley.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.