ALBANY, NEW YORK – Joshua Carey, age 37, of Stamford, New York, and Ariel Machia, age 27, of Middleburgh, New York, were arrested on February 22 and charged with sexual exploitation of a 1-year-old, whom they used to produce child pornography, federal authorities said.
Carey and Machia appeared on February 23 and were detained pending further proceedings.
Officials did not release details about the accusations.
If convicted, Carey faces at least 25 years and up to 50 years in prison, post-imprisonment supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life, and a maximum $250,000 fine. Machia faces at least 15 years and up to 30 years in prison, post-imprisonment release of at least 5 years and up to life, and a maximum $250,000 fine.
