WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for XXXXXX (insert district) issued the following press release:
GALVESTON, Texas - A 45-year-old man has been found guilty of possession of child pornography and access with intent to view it, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.
The jury deliberated for less than one hour before convicting Michael Harkless following a two-day trial.
The investigation revealed Harkless had been accessing child pornography since 2009.
Authorities executed a search warrant and seized several electronic devices. Forensic examination revealed approximately 14 videos and nearly 2,000 images containing child sexual abuse material. The videos depicted young children enga...