LOGAN — A 34-year-old Wellsville woman has pleaded “not guilty” to sexting with teenagers, seeking pornographic material from them. Megan Jae Hugie was charged with multiple crimes following an investigation by the Cache County Sheriff’s Office.
Hugie appeared for a preliminary hearing Wednesday, July 17, in Logan’s 1st District Court.She was previously charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, a second-degree felony.
According to prosecutors, Hugie posed as a teenage girl online. She would allegedly chat with teens, and request pornographic photos or videos of themselves.
During Wednesday’s court appearance, defense attorney Shannon Demler said Hugie wished to waive her right to the preliminary hearing, where prosecutors would have presented their evidence in the case. He said they were working on a plea deal but did not provide any further details.
Judge Brian Cannell accepted Hugie’s waiver. He ordered her to appear again in court Sept. 4.
Hugie is currently not in jail. She could face up to 15 years in prison, if convicted.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.