LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Prospect man pleaded not guilty in court Thursday on multiple child sex abuse charges after a child exploitation investigation.

Michael Booth, 39, is charged with possessing and distributing material portraying sexual performance for minors under 12 and minors over 12.

The investigation traced the material to a Kik social media account connected to Booth, according to court documents.

An IP account was also allegedly linked to Booth's Norton Commons home.

Booth has several social media accounts where he is known as "Mr. Crafty Pants."

His bond was set at $100,000 cash.

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