Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jacob Allen Paulus, age 24, has been arrested by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on multiple felony charges connected to the possession of child exploitation materials.
Charges include:
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Possession of Pornographic Work
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Possession of Pornographic Work Involving a Person Under 13 (2 counts)
Authorities allege that Paulus was found with multiple illegal materials involving minors under the age of 13. These offenses are among the most serious under Minnesota’s criminal code for exploitation crimes.
He remains in custody pending felony court proceedings.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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In Minnesota, possession of child pornography involving children under 13 years old carries enhanced penalties compared to other pornography-related offenses.
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Felony charges for these crimes can lead to up to 15 years imprisonment per count depending on the circumstances.
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Convicted individuals are required to register as predatory offenders under state law.