Minnesota Ski Coach Sentenced in Federal Child Porn Case
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Minnesota ski coach has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for his conviction on federal child pornography charges.
The Office of the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota says 28-year-old John David Degelau was handed the sentence today in federal court in Minneapolis. Following his prison term, the Duluth man will spend 10 years on supervised release.
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According to court documents, Degelau was caught with more than 18,000 child pornography files. He was accused of using computer software to attach the faces of children he coached onto two sexually explicit images that made it appear he was sexually assaulting them.
Federal prosecutors say the investigation also uncovered images on Degelau’s devices depicting children swimming at the beach that were taken from a concealed location.
“John Degelau will spend the next several years behind bars, a sentence that demonstrates the serious consequences for adults who abuse their position of trust,” said FBI Minneapolis Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. “Degelau used his access to children for the most sinister purpose: his own sexual gratification. Children in our community should be safe in every location, including at the beach and on the ski hill, but especially in the company of a trusted adult. The FBI appreciates our partnership with the Duluth Police on this important investigation.”
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In addition to the prison time and supervised release, Degelau has also been ordered to pay a $10,000 special assessment to help fund the programs supporting victims of child pornography offenses. He will also be required to pay restitution to his victims.
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