Florida Man Charged with Crimes Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Children
| U.S. Attorney’s Office July 23, 2013 |
Roger Brent Churchwell, age 58, of Vero Beach, Florida, was charged in a one-count bill of information today for crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children, announced United States Attorney Dana J. Boente.
If convicted, Churchwell faces a mandatory minimum of five years and a maximum of 20 years in prison, followed by up to a life term of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Churchwell can also be required to register as a sex offender.
United States Attorney Boente reiterated that the bill of information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case is being investigated by special agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Jordan Ginsberg.