Worcester Man Charged With Sending 14-Year-Old Boy Nudes, Requesting Theirs: Feds

Police arrested a 28-year-old Worcester man earlier this week after he allegedly sent nude photos of himself to an underage boy and asked if they could meet in person, authorities said.

A 28-year-old Worcester man faces up to 10 years in prison after police said he sent obscene images of himself to a 14-year-old boy and asked if they could meet in person, the US Attorney's Office said.
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Josh Lanier

12/07/2022 6:20 p.m.

Andrew James Gallagher was charged on Wednesday, Dec. 7, with one count of transfer of obscene material to a minor, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.

Investigators said Gallagher contacted the child through a social media platform and specifically asked if they were underage. When the boy admitted he was only 14 years old, Gallagher allegedly sent the offending photos, requested a video from the teenager in return, and asked if they could meet in person, the US Attorney said.

Gallagher faces 10 years in prison, a potential $250,000 fine, and three years of parole if convicted of the charge. He is being held without bond pending a hearing on Friday, authorities said.

Federal officials ask anyone with questions, concerns, or information about this case to call 617-748-3274.

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