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Mass. firefighter charged in child porn, sex trafficking case

A firefighter with the Lowell Fire Department, Silva, faces charges related to child pornography and sex trafficking, according to court documents from Wrentham District Court.
Silva pleaded not guilty to all charges and has been ordered to stay away from the alleged victim and witnesses, per the Norfolk District Attorney's Office.
Silva's identification was partly due to an IP address traced back to the fire station on Gorham Street in Lowell.
Silva was released on $25,000 cash bail after authorities found evidence establishing probable cause to charge him.

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Boston.com

Lowell firefighter faces child porn charges

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4 hours ago·Boston, United States

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The Sun (Lowell)

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NBC Boston

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20 hours ago·Boston, United States

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WCVB

Mass. firefighter charged in child porn, sex trafficking case

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23 hours ago·Boston, United States

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Utah middle school teacher charged with rape of teenager, sending nude video

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