SPOKANE, Wash.– A Spokane man was arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor and a judge said there are multiple victims in the case.
Even though he was arrested here, the charges are from Iowa.
Obet originally but is also charged with enticing a minor under 16 and prostitution.
Jally’s lawyer said he’s been living in Spokane since 2021, but a LinkedIn profile matching his name indicates he was working as a para-educator for a school district in Iowa previously.
A public database shows he was employed as an aide for Spokane Public Schools from 2021-2022.
This week, he was arrested by Cheney Police at an apartment complex there.
The judge set his bail at $100,000 and said there is a risk to community safety if he was released.
The judge also noted Jally did not appear in court for the warrant in Iowa.
Jally’s family was in the courtroom today and said they were unaware he had picked up any of these charges.
They asked the judge if Jally knew about the charges before he was arrested.
Commissioner Anthony Rugel responded, “what I can tell you is the documents indicate that he had in fact been charged, so it’s likely that he did, but I can’t say for sure.”
For now, Jally’s lawyer said he will be fighting extradition back to Iowa.
KXLY reached out to the county court in Iowa where he was charged originally, but haven’t gotten any further details on his case.
Jally is expected to be back in court on the 17th.
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