A Rapid City man has been indicted for sexually exploiting a minor, along with receipt and possession of child pornography.
According to the indictment, 30-year-old Logan Cadotte was charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Receipt of Child Pornography, and Possession of Child Pornography. Cadotte appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daneta Wollmann on August 11, 2021, and pleaded not guilty to the indictment.
The charges against Cadotte stem from his alleged exploitation of an underage female between January 2019 and January 2021. During this time, he produced images of child pornography, which he kept on his devices. A search of his devices found that he knowingly received and possessed images depicting the minor involved in the sexually explicit conduct.
Cadotte could face a mandatory minimum of 15 years up to 30 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, a mandatory minimum of 5 years up to lifetime supervised release, and a $100 assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation into Cadotte’s activities is being conducted by the Rapid City Police Department and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins is prosecuting the case.
Cadotte was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has been set for October 19, 2021.
The charges against Cadotte are merely an accusation, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of child exploitation and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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