Austin Fetter, 29, of Mt. Washington, Kentucky, has pleaded not guilty in a case involving allegations that he texted a woman nude photos of herself from when she was a child. WDRB reports that charging documents list two counts in each of two categories, including two counts of possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. He is scheduled to return to court later this month.
According to WDRB, Fetter was arrested Monday after allegedly sending the woman nude photos of her taken when she was a minor. The outlet reports that the woman told authorities she did not know Fetter and described him as a stranger to her.
Court documents cited by WDRB allege that Fetter sent the woman two nude photos depicting her as a minor. The reported charges specify that the images involved a minor over 12 and under 18.
Not Guilty Plea and $15,000 Bond
Fetter entered a not guilty plea, and the court set his cash bond at $15,000, according to WDRB. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 18.
What a Preliminary Hearing Determines
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy’s Best Practices Guide describes a felony preliminary hearing as a proceeding to determine whether probable cause exists to believe the charged offense was committed and that the defendant committed it. It is not a verdict on guilt.
Kentucky’s cybercrime task force
The Kentucky State Police leads the Kentucky Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, a network of affiliated local and federal law enforcement agencies, according to the Kentucky State Police.
A photo accompanying the original report shows Fetter in Louisville Metro Corrections custody. The case remains in its early stages.
