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Child Pornography Charges Rock Box Elder Community
A 30-year-old man from Box Elder, South Dakota, has been indicted on federal charges of distributing and possessing child pornography, according to court documents.
Michael J. Fech, a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 17, 2014, on two counts: Distribution of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on June 19, 2014, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The charges against Fech carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years’ imprisonment and a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment, along with a $250,000 fine, lifetime of supervised release, and a $100 assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation into Fech’s alleged crimes was conducted by the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department and the South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins is prosecuting the case.
Fech was released pending trial, with conditions limiting his use of the internet and contact with children. A trial date has not been set.
The charges against Fech are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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