This one gets told straight...
And, technically, Steve Babik is now a "former" UF broadcaster... he had held the gig since 1987.
He's facing federal charges of having child pornography on his home computer. The university feels his services are no longer needed after you read the following paragraphs.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Babik ((pictured, in happier times, thanks UF SID)) is charged with one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.
His attorney, Larry Turner, says Babik pleaded not guilty and was released with restrictions. Turner gave no further comment...
Gainesville Sun coverage continues here...
If Babik is convicted on the distribution charge, he faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, lifelong probation and a $250,000 fine. The possession charge carries a maximum sentence, upon conviction, of 10 years in prison, lifelong probation and a $250,000 fine.
The trial is set for March 1 and the Gainesville Police Department, Alachua County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, and the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force were all involved in the investigation.
Yikes... allegedly...
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