Kids Face Possible Child Pornography Charges

Kids Face Possible Child Pornography Charges

By Danielle Leigh

A group of kids from Rocky Mountain Middle School could face charges for child pornography.

Eyewitness news has learned that students at the school circulated a picture of a fellow student top-less via their cell phones.

We're told that's when the girl came forward and said someone had photo-shopped her face onto someone else's body.

According to the Bonneville Joint School District, that prompted a three day investigation involving both district 93 and the sheriff's office.

As of tonight, we're told the girl has admitted that she actually took the picture herself and sent it to her boyfriend who shared it with his friends.

"These are just middle school kids but when they take an inappropriate picture and send it to some one that is considered child pornography no mater what age the individual is," says Superintendent Dr. Charles Shackett. "The intent was not there with these children but the definition of what they did falls right into the statutes and could be punishable by a severe sentence or consequence. I don't think that should happen. I think you have to look at the situation and say what was the intent of the individuals."

The information is being handed over to the Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney's Office tonight to determine what charges if any the kids will face.

If they are charged, the young teens could have to register as sex offenders.

You've heard from the school district, now we want to know what you think. Please send us an email at yourturn@kidk.com.
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