Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo, who is handling
the case, stated that in early August 2016, an undercover law enforcement
officer began communicating online with the defendant. Lebrecht sent the
officer several images of child pornography. On August 25, 2016, a search
warrant was executed at the defendant’s East Green Street residence. During the
search, officers recovered a laptop computer. A forensic analysis determined
the laptop contained over 300 images of child pornography. Some of the images
depicted pre-pubescent children and violence.
Today’s plea is the culmination of an investigation by
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, under
the direction of Special Agent in Charge James C. Spero. Sentencing is
scheduled for October 24, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Wolford.
