ADAM HASEMAN FROM FELIXSTOWE FACES JUDGMENT OVER CHILD ABUSE IMAGES AND VIDEOS

In May 2016, a man from Felixstowe, identified as Adam Haseman, was left awaiting sentencing after admitting to possessing a significant collection of indecent images and videos involving minors. The 42-year-old, residing on Langer Road, pleaded guilty in South East Suffolk Magistrates’ Court to two charges related to the creation of indecent photographs of a child.

His arrest was the result of an extensive international law enforcement operation targeting the sharing of illegal images via peer-to-peer networks. This operation, which involved US authorities, had access to child protection files and was capable of tracing IP addresses associated with the download and distribution of such material. The investigation ultimately led officers to Haseman’s residence.

According to court proceedings, authorities received crucial information on April 2 of the previous year, indicating that an address linked to Haseman was being used to download and share child abuse images. This information prompted further investigation, and a search warrant was executed at his stepfather’s home on June 10. During questioning, the stepfather explained that Haseman had set up his computer and that they shared computers, which complicated the investigation.

Subsequently, police officers visited Haseman’s flat, where he was detained and arrested. It was emphasized that there was no evidence suggesting that his stepfather was aware of the illegal content stored on the computers. When the authorities examined the two Acer laptops found at the scene, they uncovered disturbing evidence: four videos and 99 images classified as Category A, the most severe level of child sexual abuse material. Additionally, they discovered two videos and 147 images at Category B, along with six videos and a staggering 1,458 images at Category C, indicating a wide range of illegal content.

On December 15, Haseman cooperated with police, reportedly expressing a desire to confess and provide information about his activities. He admitted to lending a laptop to his stepfather, despite the fact that the device contained the illegal images. Haseman reportedly told officers that he wanted to 'get things off his chest.'

However, during police interviews, Haseman was accompanied by a solicitor and chose to remain silent, refusing to comment on the allegations. It was also revealed that he has learning difficulties and has no prior criminal convictions. The court decided to adjourn sentencing until June 15, allowing time for a pre-sentence report to be prepared, which will inform the final judgment in this serious case.