At it Again: Repeat Offender in NJ Admits Possessing Child Porn

Federal authorities say a man from Somerset County has admitted possessing multiple images and videos of child pornography -- and it's not his first time.

According to U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger's office, 67-year-old John Schulenburg of Basking Ridge pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to a possession of child pornography charge.

In July 2019, an undercover law enforcement officer conducted an online session using a publicly available peer-to-peer program, which allows internet users to trade digital files. During this session, a user shared multiple files featuring images of child sexual abuse from an internet address traced to Schulenburg’s residence.

On November 6th, 2019, law enforcement seized a computer from Schulenburg’s home that allegedly contained hundreds of images and videos of child sexual abuse, including images of prepubescent children.

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Not his first time

Schulenburg was previously convicted of endangering the welfare of a child / possession of child pornography in Somerset County in 2013.

Potential for big jail time

Since he is a repeat offender, the charge of possession of child pornography carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, potentially up to 20, and a $250,000 fine.

Sentencing is scheduled for May 22nd.