One of two defendants in a child pornography case made her first appearance in court on Friday on a number of felony charges.
Jennifer Gastelum pleaded not guilty to two counts of felony child abuse, possession of child pornography and a charge of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child. Bail was set at $500,000.
The charges relate to a child pornography case against Gastelum and her estranged husband, Jonathan Gastelum.
Jonathan Gastelum is accused of sharing child porn images with two different law enforcement officers during online chat room visits.
The images allegedly depicted two girls, ages 4 and 6, FBI agents said.
The Gastelums were arrested on Tuesday after agents executed a search warrant at a granny flat behind Jonathan Gastelum’s home on Skyline Drive.
Prosecutors said the victims are family members of the Gastelums.
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A full protective order was imposed barring Jennifer Gastelum from any contact with the girls.
Jonathan Gastelum, who is currently in federal custody, is expected to appear in state court next week.
If convicted on all charges, Jennifer Gastelum could face more than 11 years in prison.
