Timothy Paul Rapson
CHARLESTON A Parkersburg man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to distribution of child pornography, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia said.
Timothy Paul Rapson, 39, admitted to distributing child pornography on Dec. 31, 2019, using a peer-to-peer file sharing program, the office of the U.S. Attorney said. The investigation further revealed that Rapson possessed over 73,000 images and videos of prepubescent child pornography, the office said.
Rapson pleaded guilty to distribution of prepubescent minor child pornography and faces up to 20 years in prison when sentenced on July 26, the office said.
Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement and cited the investigative work of the Parkersburg Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Julie M. White is handling the prosecution.