Eliot Cutler, a major donor, sentenced to 9 months for child pornography.

Wealthy Democrat Donor Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

Who is Eliot Cutler?

Eliot Cutler, a wealthy Democrat donor and former Carter administration official, has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges. Cutler is considered a left-leaning Independent politically but has donated monies to numerous Democrat politicians, including President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and Senator Bernie Sanders. He is a wealthy environmental lawyer who worked for Democratic Senator Ed Muskie and former President Jimmy Carter.

The Charges

Cutler was arrested in March of 2022 and charged with four counts of possession of unlawful sexually explicit material of a minor under 12. The arrest warrant stated authorities found “literally thousands of videos of very young children being sexually abused.” Cutler pled guilty to all four counts during a hearing on Thursday.

The Sentence

Remarkably, considering the seriousness of the crimes, Eliot Cutler will only serve nine months in prison. He won’t have to report to jail until June 1st. WMTW News 8 Portland reports that the nine months represents the only portion not suspended from a four-year sentence. Additionally, they note, it does not account for any time that could be subtracted for good behavior.

The Aftermath

Cutler’s plea deal forbids him from possessing sexually explicit materials, grants him limited ability to be around children, and his online activities will be monitored. He would also have to register as a sex offender for life.

Conclusion

A man who trafficked in child pornography was a whisker away from being the governor of Maine. Now is the time to support and share the sources you trust. The Political Insider ranks #3 on Feedspot’s “100 Best Political Blogs and Websites.”