Caseyville man charged with producing child sexual abuse material

The attorney general’s office says a Caseyville man has been charged with producing child sexual abuse material.

What was announced

The charge concerns the alleged production of material involving the sexual abuse of children. The announcement identifies Caseyville as the defendant’s community but does not establish guilt.

Criminal charges are allegations brought through the justice system. The charge will be addressed in court, where the defendant has the right to respond to the allegation and receive due process.

What the charge means

A charge is not a conviction. A court must determine whether the allegation is proven under the applicable legal standard. Until then, the defendant is presumed innocent.

The offense described by the attorney general’s office involves the production of child sexual abuse material. The charge’s filing or announcement begins or continues a legal process; it does not by itself resolve the case.

What happens next

The case will move through the criminal court process. That process may include court appearances and other legal steps before a judge determines how the case proceeds.

The attorney general’s office is the institution identified as announcing the charge. KMOV reported the development. No court outcome is established by the announcement of the charge.