A Hurley man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography.
50 year old Lester Jahnig pled not guilty.
The Indictment alleges that between on or about May 3, 2019, and December 16, 2020, Jahnig knowingly received, and attempted to receive, child pornography that had been mailed, shipped, and transported in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce by any means, including by computer.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by the Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper is prosecuting the case.
Jahnig was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
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