In the court case of the USA vs Richard Alan Kucera, this morning started off with jury instructions at 10am. Following that, closing arguments began at approximately 10:40. Closing arguments were finished at 12:15. From there, the jury went into deliberations for approximately 3 and a half hours.

On the first count of sex trafficking a child, the jury found the defendant guilty.

On the second count of sex trafficking a child, the jury found the defendant guilty.

On the third count of sex trafficking a child, the jury found the defendant not guilty.

On the first count of production of child pornography, the jury found the defendant guilty.

On the second count of production of child pornography, the jury found the defendant guilty.

On the third count of child pornography, the jury found the defendant not guilty.

Mr. Kucera was immediately taken into custody following the verdict. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled in 60-90 days.