Crime & Safety

Forest Park Man Faces Child Porn Charges

He is accused of e-mail sexually explicit images of children under 13 years old.

A 49-year-old Forest Park man face child pornography charges for allegations he e-mailed sexually explicit images of children under the age of 13, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Bond has been set at $20,000 for Eric Whealdon, 49, who made his initial appearance in court Saturday, according to the article. Authorities turned up several images of child pornography from his computer during a search of his home.

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