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Stillwater Mayor Resigns Amid Child Porn Charges

Former Stillwater Mayor Rick Nelson

The embattled mayor of a Saratoga County village has resigned.

Stillwater Mayor Rick Nelson, recently arrested on child pornography charges, has officially resigned from his position. State police said the 62-year-old mayor was arrested after an investigation by the Computer Crime Unit.

Nelson has been charged with one felony count each of promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child. Nelson is due back in court Wednesday.  

Deputy Mayor Frank Tatum is now serving as Acting Mayor,according to the village website.

A special meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Lucas Willard is a reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011.
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