SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) -- A Sheboygan man facing trial on child porn charges is asking for a plea deal.
59-year-old Jeffrey Ernisse was charged with 22 counts of possession of child pornography back in January. He'll be in court this afternoon at 2:30 for a plea and sentencing hearing in the case.
According to the criminal complaint in the case, police were investigating reports of sexual assault against a young girl with Ernisse as the suspect. Police say Ernisse confessed to them during the investigation that he took part in taking sexual pictures of himself and the victim as well as engaging in sexual contact. He allegedly also told police that he relationship with the girl got "way off track" and that he'd fallen in love with her.
If convicted, each charge could get Ernisse 25 years in prison. He's currently free on a $25,000 cash bond.