COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a nine-count indictment, presented by the U.S. Attorney's Office, charging Jonathan Andrew Monk, 44, of Columbia, for attempted production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material.
According to the indictment, Monk is accused of attempting to produce, distribute, and possess child sexual abuse material, which is a federal crime. The indictment includes charges of attempted production of child pornography, attempted distribution of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.
The indictment alleges that Monk's crimes occurred on or about January 2023. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama is prosecuting the case. If convicted, Monk faces up to 20 years in prison for each count.
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