A Delaware County man is accused of sexually exploiting a child.

Federal Prosecutors say 41-year-old Jeremie Hoyt of Davenport is accused of making sexually explicit photos and videos of a 14-year-old child last November and distributing the pictures over the Internet and through messaging apps.

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Acting United States Attorney Antoinette Bacon Homeland Security Investigations and Buffalo Field Office Acting Special Agent in Charge Matthew Scarpino made the announcement in Federal Court in Syracuse September 20.

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If convicted, Hoyt faces a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000.

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