Albuquerque man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child pornography.

In his plea agreement, William Dane Day, 59, admitted that he downloaded images and videos depicting minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, including prepubescent minors.


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The court ordered that Day remain on condition of release pending sentencing, which has been scheduled for July 26.. At sentencing, Day faces up to five years in prison for possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor or a minor who had not attained 12 years of age.

Upon his release from prison, Day will be subject to not less than five years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.

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