St. Thomas Man Indicted for Sexual Offenses against a Minor

St. Thomas, USVI – A federal Grand Jury today returned a ten count indictment against John Jackson, 30, of St. Thomas, charging him with two counts of production of child pornography, three counts of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, one count of rape first degree, and three counts of aggravated rape second degree, United States Attorney Gretchen Shappert announced.

The indictment stems from Jackson allegedly engaging in sexual activity and then producing images of his sexual encounter with a fifteen year old female minor.  Under federal law, Jackson faces a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum $250,000 fine.  

This case is being investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Virgin Islands Police Department.  It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Everard E. Potter.

United States Attorney Shappert reminds the public that an indictment is merely a formal charging document and is not evidence of guilt. Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.