A disturbing case of child sex exploitation has come to light in Selby, South Dakota, where a 34-year-old man has been charged with the offenses of Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Distribution of Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors.
Christopher R. Jansen, a resident of Selby, made his initial appearance upon the Criminal Complaint on Monday, August 11, 2014, before U.S. Magistrate Mark A. Moreno. The charges against Jansen are a serious blow to the community, and Grimy Times will continue to follow the case closely.
The maximum penalty for Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Count 1, is up to 30 years in custody, with a mandatory minimum of 15 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. For Distribution of Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors, Count 2, the maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in custody, with a mandatory minimum of 5 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The charges against Jansen allege that between June 2011 and December 2013, he used a minor to produce visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct. Additionally, between December 1, 2013 and July 27, 2014, Jansen knowingly distributed visual depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, with assistance from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the Mobridge Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Maher and Keith Becker, a Trial Attorney with the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, are prosecuting the case.
Jansen was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending further hearings. A trial date has not been set, but Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on the case as more information becomes available.
The charges against Jansen are merely an accusation, and he is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. However, the severity of the charges and the potential penalties should serve as a stark reminder of the gravity of these crimes and the importance of protecting our children.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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