A 45-year-old former police department employee has been sentenced to prison. Denis Shevchenko was given a five-year sentence in federal prison for possession of child pornography. He had also posted messages on social media that encouraged violence against people with differing views, reflecting his extreme beliefs.
Federal prosecutors announced the sentencing on Friday. Shevchenko is from Gilroy.
Further details about the case are available from the source.
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