Champaign entertainer denied pre-trial release in child pornography case

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A Champaign County entertainer has been denied pre-trial release after being charged with eight counts of child pornography this week.

Dante J. Scott, 28, was arrested after multiple Cyber Tips were received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding child pornography.

The Champaign County State's Attorney's Office has also charged Scott with grooming.

Scott also known as DJ Slim, is a producer and entertainment manager for a Champaign summer music program called The Beat. He also previously worked at the Champaign Public Library.

The City of Champaign released the following statement:

“The City can confirm that Dante Scott served as a contracted vendor to provide entertainment services to the City this summer, and was a former employee of the Champaign Public Library. As this is an open investigation by the Illinois State Police, the City will not comment on this matter further.”

According to court documents, Scott pleaded not guilty and was denied pre-trial release on Thursday.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.