A Vallejo man was federally charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and other charges, according to documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice.
A grand jury returned a two-count indictment in July against 42-year-old John Remlinger, accused of sexual exploitation of a minor and possessing a visual image of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct , US Attorney Phillip Talbert announced on Thursday.
According to court documents, between June and August 2021, Remlinger knowingly coerced a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, and on January 24, 2023, he possessed visual images of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
According to prosecutors, if convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor, Remlinger faces up to 30 years in prison, life parole, restitution and a $250,000 fine. If convicted of possessing a visual image of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, Remlinger faces up to 10 years in prison, life parole, plus restitution and a fine.
