The accused was tried on a charge of possession of child pornography found on a work computer assigned to him.
The only live issue was possession, as the nature of the images and other foundational facts were admitted.
Relying on forensic evidence about exclusive user access, creation of the folder structure, transfer and organization of the files, and the accused's targeted deletion of the relevant folder immediately after learning of a workplace sexualized-incident investigation, the court inferred knowledge and control beyond a reasonable doubt.
The court held that actual viewing of the images was not necessary to prove knowledge where circumstantial evidence established knowing possession.
