Former budding rock star from Oakland County to be sentenced in child porn case

Evan Mercer, a musician from Oakland County, is set to be sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child after pleading guilty. Evidence provided by his ex-girlfriend led to his arrest in January 2024, just as his band Mac Saturn was about to start a tour. Mercer faces up to 30 years in prison, with prosecutors seeking the maximum sentence due to the severity of his crimes involving child pornography via the Omegle platform. His attorney, however, is advocating for the mandatory minimum of 15 years, citing Mercer’s remorse and supportive family, while the prosecution highlights the grave impact of his actions on the victims.