LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Even after an Avon man was offered the chance to take back his guilty plea and go to trial, he decided to go to prison quietly for sexually abusing an infant family member on August 1, 2005. Matthew Bennett, 42, was sentenced to 15 years and 20 years of post-release supervision for Sex Abuse in the First Degree, a B felony, after Judge Robert Wiggins offered him the chance to withdraw his guilty plea and take the case to … [Read more...]
WATCH: DA McCaffrey Discusses Raw Truth in Sex Crime Prosecution
This interview contains graphic language about sexual offenses and crimes that could be distressing to people who have experienced sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised. SUNROOM – Thursday afternoon, Conrad Baker had the privilege to speak with Livingston County District Attorney Greg McCaffrey about sex offenses, the law as it pertains to sex crime, and the discrepancy between sentences for different crimes. DA McCaffrey says that … [Read more...]
Public Defender ‘Disgusted’ with McCaffrey and DA’s Office
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A heated argument has erupted at the Livingston County courthouse as Public Defender Marcea Clark Tetamore expressed complete disgust and fundamental disagreement with District Attorney Greg McCaffrey's Office and felony sex crime law, saying that her client was unjustly forced to plead guilty and accept an excessive prison sentence to avoid possible life in prison. Tetamore believes that McCaffrey unfairly took advantage … [Read more...]
Avon Child Rapist Chooses 15 Years to Avoid Life Sentence
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – An Avon man who admitted to sexual conduct against a 3 1/2 year old family member has agreed to a lengthy time in prison Tuesday morning when threatened with another indictment which could carry a life sentence. Matthew Bennett, 43, pled guilty to Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, a B felony, with an agreed-upon sentence of 15 years in state prison and 20 years of post-release supervision after District Attorney Greg … [Read more...]
Child Porn Suspect Also Charged for 2005 Sex Abuse of Infant
AVON – The Avon man who was arrested by State Police for possessing child pornography is now charged with felony sex abuse for allegedly abusing an infant in 2005. Matthew Bennett, 42, appeared in county court with a long, wild beard and hair for arraignment Tuesday morning on Sex Abuse in the First Degree, a B felony, for the abuse of an infant family member that allegedly occurred on August 1, 2005. Bennett's Attorney, Public Defender … [Read more...]
Further Charges Anticipated for Avon Child Porn Suspect
AVON – State Police say that they anticipate more severe charges against Matthew Bennett, who awaits court proceedings at the Livingston County Jail. State Police Investigator Chris Burns said that State Police have seized all computer equipment belonging to Bennett, 42, of Avon, and are conducting a thorough ongoing investigation. "We have seized all of his computer equipment and are taking a look at it which obviously takes awhile," said … [Read more...]
State Police Arrest Man on Child Porn Charges
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A man is being held at the Livingston County Jail on charges related to child pornography. Matthew Bennett, 42, was arrested by State Police on June 3 for Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, an E felony. The allegations are that Bennett possessed at least one performance of a sexual act by a child under the age of 16. A hefty bond of 25,000 was set for Bennett. Continue to follow the GeneseeSun.com as more … [Read more...]