Affidavit: Priest possessed ‘hundreds’ of child porn images

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest facing child pornography charges in Rhode Island was released on unsecured bond and will be allowed to travel to Kansas to stay with a family member while he awaits trial. The Rev. James W. Jackson made an initial appearance in federal court in Providence on Wednesday. The 66-year-old Jackson was arrested on Saturday by state police after a court-authorized search warrant was executed at St. Mary’s church and rectory in Providence. According to an affidavit, investigators found hundreds of images and videos of child pornography on a hard drive owned by Jackson. An email seeking comment was left with Jackson’s attorney.