Edward James Charboneau, 52, of Marquette, was convicted after a three-day jury trial of the following Crimes:
28 Counts of Child Sexually Abusive Activity which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years.
28 Corresponding counts of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years.
2 Counts of Aggravated Possession Child Sexually Abusive Material which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years.
2 Corresponding counts of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years.
In total Charboneau was convicted of 66 felonies. Under Michigan law the Use of a Computer to Commit a Crime can be sentenced consecutively to the sentence imposed for the Child Sexually Abusive crimes. Sentencing will be scheduled in the 25th Circuit Court in approximately 6 weeks.
Marquette County Prosecuting Attorney, Matt Wiese, and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Jill Hoffman prosecuted the case on behalf of the People of the State of Michigan. The case was investigated by Detective Chris Aldrich of the Marquette City Police Department with assistance from the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit.
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