US nabs pedophile suspect, ending global manhunt

0 Comments | AFP, May, 2008

NEWARK, New Jersey (AFP) — US authorities on Thursday arrested a 58-year-old man accused of sexually abusing young Asian boys, ending a two-day global manhunt sparked by a rare public appeal from Interpol.

Wayne Nelson Corliss was arrested in Union City, just outside New York City, and later appeared in court in Newark, New Jersey, looking nervous, handcuffed and wearing a grey sweater.

He was charged with one count of producing child pornography but did not enter a plea and was expected to appear in court again on Monday. Prosecutors said further charges were likely to be added.

Corliss spoke only to confirm he understood he had been charged and to say he wanted legal representation. He faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted.

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