Enoch Fields, Child Pornography, South Dakota 2019

Sioux Falls Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges

A Sioux Falls man has been indicted on federal charges related to child pornography. Enoch Fields, age 38, was indicted on September 4, 2019, by a federal grand jury for Transportation of Child Pornography and Distribution and Receipt of Child Pornography.

Fields appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on October 11, 2019, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, life of supervised release, and up to $200 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.

The Indictment alleges that between October 28, 2018, and March 20, 2019, Fields knowingly transported child pornography using a Google Photos account via the internet. The Indictment also alleges that between May 31, 2019, and June 18, 2019, Fields also knowingly received and distributed, and attempted to receive and distribute, child pornography that had been mailed, shipped, and transported in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce by any means, including a computer.

The charges are merely accusations and Fields is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The investigation is being conducted by the Department of Homeland Security. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper is prosecuting the case.

Fields was released on bond pending trial, which has not been set. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat child pornography and protect vulnerable victims.

The indictment comes as a relief to those who have been working tirelessly to bring justice to those affected by child pornography. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Enoch Fields, a 38-year-old resident of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, faces up to 20 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine if convicted of the charges. The investigation is ongoing, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/sioux-falls-man-indicted-child-pornography-charges