Former Maryland state Del. Robert A. McKee plans to plead guilty to one count of possession of child pornography, his lawyer said yesterday. Federal prosecutors announced yesterday that they had charged McKee with possessing computer images documenting the sexual abuse of children. McKee faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison followed by supervised release for life and a $250,000 fine, according to the U.S. attorney's office. No court appearance has been set. McKee, a 59-year-old Hagerstown resident, resigned from the General Assembly in
February, and at the same time resigned as executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County. He had been in the legislature, representing Washington County as a Republican, since 1994. Washington County sheriff's deputies searched McKee's home Jan. 31 and seized several computers, videotapes and other printed material. Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Washington County board President Elaine Rose said in a statement yesterday that the organization was cooperating with authorities and improving its screening procedures.
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