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Trial scheduled for Houghton County man on child porn charges

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.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.
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