A Fort Thompson man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor by Force.
45 year old Jeffery Pickner pled not guilty.
The Indictment alleges that between July 1994 and June 1997, Pickner sexually abused two victims, both of whom were under the age of 12. The Indictment further alleges that between November 2015 and September 2016, Pickner sexually abused a third victim by force, who had not attained the age of 16.
The investigation is being conducted by the FBI.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to life in federal prison 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.
Pickner was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
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