St. Peters Man Indicted for Alleged Possession of Child Pornography

A St. Peters man has been indicted for his alleged possession of child pornography in December 2010.

Douglas S. Durrett, 40, was indicted in federal court on Tuesday morning in St. Louis.  If convicted, Durrett faces a penalty range of 10 to 20 years in prison. He could also be fined up to $250,000.

In determining the actual sentences, a Judge is required to consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.        

The case was investigated by the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Cyber Crime Unit and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Roy is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.        

As is always the case, charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.