Analyst arrested on porn charges

A current employee of IU's Kelley School of Business was arrested for child pornography and misdemeanor battery and is currently out on bail awaiting further investigation.\nKevin Sochocki, programmer analyst for the business school, was initially arrested by the Bloomington Police Department Friday, but has not been formally charged with the crimes.\nCarl Salzmann, Monroe County Prosecutor, said the investigation is on-going, with the formal charges being made either today or Friday.\nSochocki had no comment when contacted by phone. \nSochocki was initially arrested on counts of vicarious sexual gratification, a misdemeanor battery charge, and possession of child pornography. He has been accused of possessing electronic photos of teenage boys masturbating in front of his computer.\nCapt. Joe Qualters said the misdemeanor charge was a result of one of the children in Sochocki's pornographic pictures finding out he had been photographed.\n"(Sochocki) got upset and battered one of the kids," Qualters said.\nSochocki was placed in the Monroe County jail around 3:30 p.m. Friday, but then posted bail and was released.\nSochocki was on vacation from the business school when the charges were brought against him. The business school has placed him on administrative leave pending further charges and investigation.\n"If he actually committed these felonies, then most assuredly Sochocki's employment would be terminated," said John Hill, associate dean of the business school. "We have to wait and see what evidence is brought up."\nHill was unsure if Sochocki ever used University computers in connection with the accusations.\n"Mr. Sochocki's access to IU computer systems and networks have been suspended pending further developments," Hill said.\nHill said Sochocki has not been charged by the University at this point and is unsure if he will be.\n"All we can do is wait and see what happens," Hill said.\nSalzmann was unsure of the type or number of charges that could be brought against Sochocki, pending investigation of the charges and probable cause affidavits.\nFBI Special Agent Gary Dunn is helping conduct the investigation and to decide whether the charges will be state or federal, but was unavailable for comment.