Western Mass Man Admits To Sending Nudes To Agent Posing As 14-Year-Old Online: Feds

A 37-year-old Berkshire County didn't realize the 14-year-old girl he was sending nude photos to and begging her to reciprocate was a federal agent until he was arrested, authorities said.

Paul J. Bruzzi, of Lenox, faces up to 10 years in prison after he sent nine photos and videos of his genitals to a person he believed to be a 14-year-old girl, federal authorities said.
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Josh Lanier

07/17/2024 12:50 p.m.

Paul J. Bruzzi, of Lenox, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 16, to one count of attempt to transfer obscene material to a minor, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.

Bruzzi began a conversation online with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl in September 2022. During their talks, he sent nine photos and videos of his genitals to the girl in an attempt to have her send him similar images of herself, the prosecutor said.

Bruzzi faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to the charge, per federal sentencing guidelines.

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