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Former Gary PD Commander Indicted for Exploiting Minor

Sep 19, 2024, 06:40 PM

Former Gary Police Department commander James Bond has been accused of sexually exploiting a minor in a summer work program. Federal prosecutors have charged Bond with enticing the minor to produce child pornography and engaging in a sexual relationship with the minor. The allegations include forcing the minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct on camera. Bond has been indicted, and the charges were announced on Thursday.