A Continuation was issued for the case of a Smethport man facing over 880 charges of Child Pornography Thursday.
64-year-old Daniel Walter Merrick, wants to seek a lesser sentence from the judge rather than the plea deal offered by the District Attorney.
Specifically, he argues his medical issues or military service entitle him to a lesser sentence.
why special treatment…did the crime, do the time. lock him up and throw away key.