Summerville Man Faces Child Pornography Charges

United States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated today that Kevin J. Powers, age 47, of Summerville, was charged in a two-count Indictment with possession and receipt of child pornography.

The Indictment alleges that in March 2009, Powers knowingly possessed a computer, computer disks, and other materials that contained images of child pornography that had been mailed, shipped, and transported in interstate commerce.

The maximum penalty that Powers could receive is a fine of $250,000 and imprisonment for 20 years.

Mr. Wilkins stated that the case was investigated by agents of the FBI and that he has assigned the case to Assistant United States Attorney Rhett DeHart of the Charleston office for prosecution.

The United States Attorney stated that all charges in this Indictment are merely accusations and that all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.