LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A 66-year-old Lake County man, Charles Fred Fesler, was found guilty yesterday on 37 felony counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
“As I’ve said before, our office stands firm against the exploitation of children,” said Bill Gladson, Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney. “I am extremely grateful to the jurors for their service during this trial proceeding.”
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The case originated in January 2020 when a victim reported to the Lady Lake Police Department that Fesler had shown them explicit images on his computer. Following an investigation and subsequent arrest, a search warrant was executed on Fesler’s computer, revealing numerous images of child pornography.
Fesler now awaits sentencing after being remanded into custody by Judge James R. Baxley.
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State Attorney Gladson extended his appreciation to Detective Perdue of the Lady Lake Police Department and Assistant State Attorneys Kati Cosden and Gennady Gusak for their efforts in bringing Fesler to justice.
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