A man from Shelby County has been indicted on charges of allegedly producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography. 43-year-old Trent Lilly of the 200 block of 2050 East Road, Mode, Illinois.
The indictment alleges that Lilly created a video of child pornography between 2010 and 2019, received child pornography between 2002 and 2022, and possessed child pornography on or before October 2022.
Lilly was arrested on his return to the United States from Thailand on November 15th in Chicago. Lilly was detained and remains in the custody of the United States Marshal. His trial is set before US District Judge Sue Myerscough for February 7th, 2023.
If convicted, the maximum penalties are at least 15 but not more than 30 years for the production of child pornography, at least five years and up to twenty years for receipt of child pornography, and up to twenty years imprisonment for possession of child pornography. Charges also can carry up to a life term of parole, a $250,000 fine, and restitution to the victims.
The FBI out of Springfield is seeking potential victims in this investigation. If you feel you have been affected please visit www.fbi.gov/trentlilly. You can also call 1-800-Call-FBI or call the FBI Springfield Office directly at 217-522-9675.
