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Child porn repeat offender faces 15-40 years in federal prison

USDOJ colorA Kansas man convicted of possession of child pornography four years ago now faces 15 to 40 years in federal prison for distributing child porn.

Jeremy Michael Schmidt of Wichita pleaded guilty to one count of distributing child pornography in federal court on Monday. Schmidt, 41, was convicted in 2013 in Florida on a charge of possession of child pornography.

He was registered as a sex offender under the name Jeremy Michael Davis, but later changed his name.

According to U.S. Attorney Tom Beall, Schmidt came to the attention of investigators in Wichita when they received four separate Cyber Tipline Reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators identified emails in which Schmidt provided links to child pornography.

Sentencing is set for May 1. Schmidt faces a penalty of not less than 15 years and not more than 40 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

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