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Indian-Origin Man in US Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse Images
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
Abhishek Vijaykumar, an Indian-origin man from New Jersey, has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to accessing child sexual exploitation material involving a prepubescent minor, the US Department of Justice said. Investigators found over 200 images on his electronic devices, including one showing the abuse of a three-year-old.
Vijaykumar faces up to 20 years in prison. A federal judge will sentence him on January 6, 2027, based on US Sentencing Guidelines. The FBI's Newark office and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office investigated the case.
The Indian Opinion
This case will stir predictable outrage online, often used to tar an entire community. The facts are straightforward: one individual has been charged and pleaded guilty under US law. Indian readers should avoid making this a communal issue. The concrete test will be the sentence handed down on January 6, 2027, whether it reflects the severity of the crime under American guidelines or becomes a political tool.
Sources (2): ndtv.com, news.abplive.com
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