Former New Jersey Deputy Assembly Speaker Neil Cohen has been charged by a state grand jury for possession of child pornography. Cohen resigned in July 2008 after the investigation was made public. His accusers were long-time colleagues, New Jersey Senator Raymond Lesniak and New Jersey State Assemblyman Joseph Cryan. Lesniak and Cryan informed authorities of the matter on July 21, 2008.NJ.com: Assemblyman Neil Cohen under child porn investigation (July 25, 2008)
In addition to charges relating to reproducing, possessing and distributing illegal images, Cohen is charged with official misconduct related to viewing the material on a computer at his office. He could serve up to 11 and half years in prison and a fine if convicted.NJ.com: Former Assemblyman Neil Cohen charged with viewing child pornography (December 17, 2008)
Neil Cohen
- Born: February 11, 1951
- Alma-mater: Athens University
- Obtained a law degree from Howard University
- Marital status: Single
- Works as a lawyer at the Gill and Cohen law firm
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