TH man arrested on child porn charges after police search home

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​By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

A Terre Haute man previously convicted on child pornography charges returned to court today -- once again accused of the allegations.

Charles Hill, 52, of 4433 N. 13th St, was taken into custody Tuesday. He is charged with knowingly distributing and possession visual depiction of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. 

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Indiana State Police and the Terre Haute Police Department assisted at the residence. A search of the man's cell phone and attic reportedly revealed contents with explicit images.

The suspect was convicted in 2004 after a plea agreement was reached on child porn charges.
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Hill was scheduled for an initial appearance today at 10 a.m. in federal court in Terre Haute before Magistrate Judge Craif McKee. He remains in the custody of U.S. Marshals at this time.

More information will be provided once it becomes available.The maximum sentence is 20 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. 

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