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81-year-old ordered child porn, prosecutors say

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Anchorage Daily News

Posted: November 5, 2009 - 3:06 pm

An 81-year-old Hydaburg man has been charged in federal court with possessing child pornography, according to the U.S. attorney.

Robert Armour Sanderson, Sr. has pleaded not guilty to one count of receiving child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography, prosecutors said.

According to the indictment, Sanderson ordered two pornographic videos containing images of prepubescent children engaging in sexual acts.

Prosecutors say he will face between five and 20 years for receiving the porn and up to 10 years for possessing it if convicted.

Sanderson is being held in custody until trial, which is set for Jan. 11.

— Anchorage Daily News