Child porn arrest of ‘Last Comic Standing’ star Comedian Jon Reep
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Comedian Jon Reep was arrested and indicted on child pornography charges on Friday (Sept. 5). The North Carolina-based comic’s detainment came after a four-month-long investigation.
Who Is Jon Reep?
Comedian Jon Reep was born in Hickory, N.C., but moved to Raleigh for college at North Carolina State University. His comedy career began soon after graduation, in 1998.
What Did Jon Reep Do?
Several news outlets share that Hickory (N.C.) police charged Reep with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and three counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
WSOC-TV reports that last April, a tip came in from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The account associated with this tip allegedly belonged to Reep, and a search warrant was executed to seize several electronic devices at the IP address.
It’s not clear if he posted bond or if he’ll be detained until Monday’s hearing. The exact details of the charges have not yet been shared.
On Friday, Reep was set to play a theater in Goldsboro, N.C., but that show has been canceled. He has several dozen shows planned for the remainder of the year.
Bond was set at $260,000 and he’ll appear in court on Monday (Sept. 8).
