Damien Breding, Possession of Child Pornography, North Dakota 2020

A Williston man has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography in a federal indictment unsealed today in North Dakota.

According to the indictment, Damien Breding, 45, was found to be in possession of images depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor between August 2019 and April 2020.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Breding had been communicating with a person who had been traveling to Africa to engage in sexual acts with a minor. Breding was also found to have received images depicting a minor engaging in sexual conduct.

Breding has entered a not guilty plea to the charges and has a prior conviction, which could result in a 10-year minimum to 40-year maximum federal prison sentence.

“Sexual predators exploit technology to victimize children, and often share the photographic evidence of their heinous crimes,” said United States Attorney Drew Wrigley. “These allegations will be pursued vigorously so that justice can be secured for these victims.”

The case is being investigated by the Williston Police Department, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Gary Delorme is assigned to the case.

It is essential to note that grand jury indictments are allegations and not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

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