HOUGHTON, MI-- A Hancock man is headed to trial on child pornography charges.
Justin Covert, 32, was arrested in August and charged with three counts of aggravated child sexually abusive activity, three counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive activity and six counts of using a computer to commit a crime.
The Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force initiated the investigation. A search warrant served on Covert’s residence netted several internet-capable devices and evidence.
Covert stood mute at his circuit court arraignment Monday. Trial is set for January 4.