Gymnastics Coach Facing More Charges

Lakeland, Fla.-(Newsradio 970 WFLA)-Polk County Sheriff's Office computer crimes detectives have added 40 additional counts of enhanced possession of child pornography against former Elite World Gymnastics coach Alexander Katchalov.  This time, the 21 year-old is facing 22 counts of possession of child pornography.

Detectives have completed the investigation of Katchalov's electronic devices and private drop box account and have found 10 additional videos depicting child pornography. One video depicted over 30 different scenes with victims as young as two-years-old being sexually battered by adults.

Back in January, Polk County Deputies arrested Katchalov after receiving a tip that he was uploading images and videos of child pornography online. He was arrested and charged with 22 counts of possession of child pornography.

Photo courtesy Polk County Sheriff's Office



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