Ex-NJ lawmaker pleads guilty in child porn case
National News
A former New Jersey lawmaker who championed legislation fighting child pornography pleaded guilty Monday to distributing nude images of underage girls.
Neil Cohen, 59, acknowledged viewing and printing images meant for sexual gratification from a computer in his former legislative office. He left at least one image at a receptionist's desk, leading to the investigation and charges.
Cohen pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child by distributing child pornography and could be sent to state prison for five years when he is sentenced on July 12.
Under terms of a plea agreement, Cohen will have to register as a sex offender under Megan's law and be subject to lifetime supervision by the Parole Board when he is released from prison. He agreed never to seek public office again and to pay at least $1,800 in fines. His use of social networking Web sites also will be restricted.
Cohen, an attorney who now lives in Paramus, likely will be disbarred.
Cohen and his lawyers left court without commenting. Prosecutors also declined to comment.
Looking gaunt and sporting a full beard, Cohen answered the judge's questions succinctly in a low, barely audible voice.
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