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Sioux Falls Man Charged with Child Pornography

A Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for two counts of Transportation of Child Pornography. The charges are against Terry Zoppe, a 45-year-old resident of Sioux Falls.

According to the indictment, Zoppe knowingly transported child pornography using the Internet between September 19, 2017, and March 23, 2021, and again between April 18, 2020, and March 23, 2021. He allegedly uploaded graphic images and video files depicting one or more minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct into his Google Photos account.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, life of supervised release, and up to $200 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered. Zoppe was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper is prosecuting the case, which is being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the Division of Criminal Investigation. The investigation is ongoing and a trial date has not been set.

Zoppe appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on December 13, 2021, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. The charges are mere accusations and Zoppe is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of online safety and the consequences of engaging in such activities. As the investigation continues, we will provide updates on any developments.

The alleged crimes took place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The indictment alleges that Zoppe knowingly transported child pornography using the Internet.

Terry Zoppe, 45, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was indicted on December 7, 2021, on two counts of Transportation of Child Pornography.