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A family doctor in Massachusetts has been arrested for allegedly recording and possessing child pornography, prosecutors announced March 14.
Some of the images were obtained through a hidden camera on a bracelet, authorities alleged.
“Today, the FBI arrested Dr. Bradford Ferrick, a resident doctor with access to children, who now stands accused of extremely troubling behavior,” Joseph R. Bonavolonta, special agent in charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division, stated in a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
#BREAKING Resident doctor arrested for possessing images and videos of child pornography https://t.co/VcM28aFqn9
— U.S. Attorney Massachusetts (@DMAnews1) March 14, 2023
After an initial search of Ferrick’s residence in Winchester on Feb. 13, authorities seized a total of 61 devices, which investigators allege contained “thousands of images and videos of suspected child pornography,” according to the press release. A second search of the residence produced an additional 11 devices that allegedly contain pornographic images of children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old. (RELATED: Police Arrest ‘Teacher Of The Year’ On Child Sex Abuse, Pornography Charges)
Authorities also searched Ferrick’s residence in Amherst, where an additional eight devices were allegedly discovered, including multiple hidden cameras, the press release stated. One of the hidden cameras was designed to look like a bracelet, which Ferrick allegedly used to secretly record videos while administering exams, the press release continued.
“I can think of no greater fear as a parent or guardian than potential harm coming to your child. Today we allege that this doctor, who held a position of trust with access to children, maintained child sexual abuse material. The investigation is active and ongoing,” U.S. Attorney Rachael S. Rollins announced in the release. (RELATED: Former Youth Pastor Nabbed In Child Porn Rig Sentenced To 60 Years: US Attorney’s Office)
Possession of child pornography carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison with at least five years and up to a lifetime of supervised release, as well as a fine of up to $250,000.
