Falconer woman pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Falconer woman pleaded guilty to the possession of child pornography, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, the United States Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.

Officials said in June 2021, 23-year-old Lily Brandow sold a video to two different Snapchat users for $20 showing her, co-defendant Yusef Myrick, and a 16-year-old minor female engaged in sexual relations.

When Myrick was in custody in connection with this case, he told Brandow to “get rid of” a cell phone, which both Myrick and Brandow knew contained child pornography, the district attorney’s office said.

At Myrick’s instruction, Brandow also logged into and deleted Myrick’s Snapchat and Google accounts, making them inaccessible to law enforcement.

When Brandow was arrested in January 2022, the cell phone was found in her purse. A search of the phone found an image and three videos of child pornography, officials said.

Charges are pending against Myrick. Brandow’s sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 6, 2025.

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