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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.

Stratton pleaded guilty on Nov. 17 to two counts of the indictment handed up on Sept. 21 as part of a plea agreement.

Chief U.S. District Judge Scott Skavdahl scheduled Salas' sentencing for April 18.

Andrew Keller, charged with three felony methamphetamine-related counts, did not want the judge to appoint a public defender for him.

Possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver is punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment.

Nathaniel Stratton has been in custody since his arrest.

If convicted, the penalties for attempted production of child pornography include 15 to 30 years imprisonment.

The government will seek to detain Gregory Scott Gage, according to a motion filed in federal court. He would be held on no bond.

After the initial appearances, Holbrook said Maczuga and Fournier were arrested together in their vehicles over the weekend.

Connor William Biggs Farley pleaded guilty to three counts of production of child pornography in December, and his sentencing is scheduled for March 25.