O’Neill man faces child pornography charge in Cherry County, already charged with sexual assault in Antelope County

A 25-year-old O’Neill man already facing a first-degree sexual assault charge in Antelope County now faces a child pornography charge in Cherry County.

September 15, 2026Updated: September 15, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

O’Neill man faces child pornography charge in Cherry County, already charged with sexual assault in Antelope County

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