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Chief U.S. District Court Scott Skavdahl: "I have a defendant in front of me with a terrible addiction."

The government regards child pornography as a crime of violence because it involves brutal assaults on very young children who cannot give consent to sexual activity.

The government regards child pornography as a crime of violence because it involves brutal assaults on very young children who cannot give consent to sexual activity.

Conviction of a second offense child pornography possession is punishable by between 10 years and 20 years imprisonment.

Michael Schaefer has remained in custody.

Terry Gene Patch and Rily Shawn Ralls were named together in the indictment handed up by the federal grand jury on Sept. 20.

"[Salvador Salas Jr.] is one more child predator off the streets and he will never be able to hurt another child again."

Production of child pornography is punishable by 15 years to 30 years imprisonment. Judge Scott Skavdahl sentenced Salas to the maximum terms on each count.

The possession of child pornography charge is punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment, and the other penalties in the receipt count.

The government regards child pornography as a crime of violence because it involves brutal assaults on very young children who cannot give consent to sexual activity.