Manitowoc County man indicted on federal charges for crimes against minors

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Manitowoc County man indicted on federal charges for crimes against minors

FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (WFRV) – A 75-year-old Manitowoc County man has been indicted on multiple federal charges related to crimes against minors.

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, an unsealed indictment alleges that Michael J. Kornely of Francis Creek transported two different minors across state lines with the intent to engage in criminal ******* activity in 2005 and 2006.

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Additionally, Kornely is accused of using a computer in March 2024 to attempt to “persuade, induce, and entice” a minor to engage in unlawful ******* conduct.

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If convicted on any of the three charges, Kornely faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and up to life behind bars. He could also be fined up to $250,000 and would be required to register as a sex offender under both federal and state law.

The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office initially investigated the March 2024 incident.

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