Maryville man accused of using children, ages 7 and 10, to make child porn

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - A Maryville man has been charged with using two children, ages 7 and 10, to produce and attempt to produce child pornography.

A four-count indictment also accuses George Robert Everhart, 29, of distributing child pornography and possessing child pornography showing children under the age of 12.

If convicted of the use of a minor to produce or attempt to produce child pornography, Everhart faces 15 to 30 years in prison. Distributing child pornography carries a five to 20 year sentence, while the punishment for possessing child pornography is up to 20 years in prison.

A trial date is est for August 28.