A Randolph man is facing serious charges for allegedly possessing and transporting material of child sexual abuse. Kesler Xavier Saget, 43, was detained pending a future hearing, after being arrested at Boston Logan International Airport on child pornography offenses, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts.
The arrest occurred yesterday after Saget returned from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It was during a border search at the airport, imported child sexual abuse material (CSAM) was allegedly found on his phone. Upon examining his phone more closely, authorities claim to have uncovered evidence of payments for CSAM access.
If convicted, Saget could face a mandatory minimum of five years to up to 20 years in jail for the transportation charge, coupled with fines reaching $250,000. The possession charge carries its weight with up to 20 years of incarceration and the possibility of a lifetime of supervised release, along with fines that could also max out at $250,000. These penalties will be determined by a federal district court judge in accordance with the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant laws.
The announcement of Saget's arrest came from Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy together with Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England, the assistance in the investigation, it was provided by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Sullivan of the Major Crimes Unit is handling the prosecution as part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative aimed at tackling the growing crisis of child exploitation.
Project Safe Childhood, a DOJ effort ongoing since May 2006, integrates federal, state, and local agencies to pursue offenders and ensure the safety of children. Details on the program can be found on its website. While Saget has been charged, it is important to remember that these are allegations, and he will remain presumed innocent until possibly proven guilty in court proceedings.
