Kessler is accused of creating, reproducing or publishing obscene material that has a minor as a participant or portrayed observer and soliciting, receiving, purchasing, possessing or controlling any material that shows a minor participating or engaging in sexual activity. The indictments allege the illegal activity happened in the county between July 2016 and August.
The case involved the use of a website and videos that are “reprehensible,” said Paul Watkins, first assistant Miami County prosecutor.
Watkins asked Common Pleas Judge Stacy Wall to set a substantial cash bond. Defense lawyer Jose Lopez asked her to consider Kessler had no prior criminal record. Bail was set at $50,000 cash or surety. Kessler was later freed on bail. Wall ordered him to not use the internet to access any sites involving juveniles or sexual material. A pretrial conference was set for Nov. 18.
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