WICHITA – A 30-year-old Newton man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of producing child pornography.

Lucas S. Buller pleaded guilty to one count of producing child pornography. In his plea, he admitted collecting images of child pornography and taking photos of minor children in various states of undress. He admitted taking photos of a minor girl while she slept and her privates being exposed. He also admitted taking photos of a minor boy whose privates were also exposed.

Buller is set for sentencing July 24, and faces a penalty of not less than 15-years and not more than 30-years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.