{"id":46331,"date":"2026-09-04T15:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T20:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=46331"},"modified":"2026-08-31T13:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:36:29","slug":"pequot-lakes-george-wilson-booked-on-felony-csam-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/pequot-lakes-george-wilson-booked-on-felony-csam-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Pequot Lakes: George Wilson Booked on Felony CSAM Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Pequot Lakes: George Wilson Booked on Felony CSAM Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Pequot Lakes (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 George Leo Wilson, 58, of Pequot Lakes was booked into custody on August 27, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record lists one felony charge involving alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.<\/p>\n<p>The listed charge states that the alleged material involved a minor under 14.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson was booked at 2:43 p.m., according to the information provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Felony Possession Charge Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The charge cites Minnesota Statute 617.247, subdivision 4(b)(3).<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota now titles this law \u201cPossession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The booking description uses the earlier term \u201cpornographic work\u201d involving a minor.<\/p>\n<p>Current law covers knowingly possessing child sexual abuse material or certain storage systems containing that material.<\/p>\n<p>The statute provides enhanced penalties when the alleged violation involves a minor under age 14.<\/p>\n<p>That enhanced offense is classified as a felony.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/617.247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 617.247<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><!-- Replace this URL with the official George Leo Wilson booking photo URL. --><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wilson-George-Leo.png\" alt=\"George Leo Wilson booking photo\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>George Leo Wilson booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>State law allows imprisonment of up to ten years for a conviction under subdivision 4(b).<\/p>\n<p>The statute also allows a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n<p>Those are maximum penalties and do not predict the outcome of Wilson&#8217;s case.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking Record Provides Limited Details<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied booking entry does not describe the material involved in the allegation.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify any minor connected with the case.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News is not publishing information that could identify a minor.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information does not state when or where the alleged offense occurred.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify an electronic device or storage system allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<p>No criminal complaint or probable cause statement was included with the supplied information.<\/p>\n<p>Those court records may provide additional details about the state&#8217;s allegations.<\/p>\n<h2>Case Information May Change<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casscountymn.gov\/1321\/Detention-Center-Jail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cass County Detention Center<\/a> provides official jail and custody information.<\/p>\n<p>Public court records can also be searched through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/CaseSearch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Charges, custody status, and court dates can change as a case moves forward.<\/p>\n<p>A jail booking and criminal charge do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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