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Staunton: California man extradited to Virginia, facing child porn charges

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A California man was extradited to Staunton and has been charged with multiple child pornography offenses in Virginia.

Jeziel Marinnavarrete, 21, of San Bernardino, is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail, according to the Staunton Police Department.

Marinnavarrete has been charged with:

  • one count of taking indecent liberties with a minor
  • one count of carnal knowledge of a child 13 to 15 years old
  • eight counts of producing or distributing child pornography
  • eight counts of knowingly possessing child pornography

He was taken into custody with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Fugitive Task Force.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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