A Rapid City man has been accused of distributing and possessing images of child pornography.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Gary Asmus, age 41, was indicted by a federal grand jury for Distribution of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography on October 21, 2014.
The charges against Asmus allege that between December 2013 and March 2014, he knowingly distributed and possessed computers files containing images of child pornography in Rapid City, South Dakota.
The penalty upon conviction is a mandatory minimum of 5 years’ imprisonment up to 20 years’ imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine, lifetime supervised release, and a $100 assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation was conducted by the South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins is prosecuting the case.
Asmus was released pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
Asmus’ current status is that he has pleaded not guilty to the Indictment and is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The charges are merely accusations, and Asmus is entitled to a fair trial. The outcome of the case will be determined by the court.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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