You missed a huge piece of that line..."accuses the couple of possessing a sexually explicit photograph of a child,".  Just for further reference,  
ac·cu·sa·tion
ˌakyəˈzāSH(ə)n/
noun
noun: accusation; plural noun: accusations
a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
"accusations of bribery"
synonyms:	allegation, charge, claim, assertion, imputation; More
indictment, arraignment, incrimination, recrimination, inculpation;
suit, lawsuit, impeachment;
informalrap, blame game
"he denied the accusations of bending the rules to obtain the grants"
the action or process of accusing someone.
"there was accusation in Brian's voice"