Man pleads not guilty to child porn charge

Posted on Dec 03 2014

Tag: Colin Thompson, computer, District Court, Ross Naughton

Vincent M. Songsong, a man arrested by federal agents last week for allegedly having in his possession a laptop that contained child pornographic materials, pleaded not guilty yesterday.

Songsong, who appeared with court-appointed counsel Colin Thompson, pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with one count of child pornography.

U.S. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona set the jury trial for Feb. 2, 2015.

Manglona granted Thompson’s motion to continue the detention hearing in order for the defense to adequately prepare for the proceedings.

The detention hearing will be held on Dec. 15, 2014, at 10am.

Assistant U.S. attorney Ross Naughton appeared for the government at the hearing.

After the hearing, Songson was remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshal.

According to the indictment, from Feb. 17, 2014, until Feb. 25, 2014, Songsong knowingly possessed a laptop computer containing visual depiction of a child less than 12 years old engaging in sex.

Ferdie De La Torre | Reporter

Ferdie Ponce de la Torre is a senior reporter of Saipan Tribune. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has covered all news beats in the CNMI. He is a recipient of the CNMI Supreme Court Justice Award. Contact him at ferdie_delatorre@Saipantribune.com

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