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A 45-year-old Lumberton man pleaded guilty to child porn charges.

Dean Bailey Swift admitted to having child pornography. He entered his guilty plea before  U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield on Feb. 23, 2012

According to information presented in court, on Apr. 12, 2011, law enforcement officers executed a federal search warrant at Swift's Lumberton home.  During the search, a desktop computer was seized. A forensic analysis of the computer revealed images of child pornography.  Prosecutors say the computer was found to contain 1,318 images of 'child erotica' -images that generally depict semi-clothed children in provocative or sexual poses. At least one image depicted a prepubescent minor under 12 years of age engaged in sexually explicit acts.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Swift faces up to 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been set.