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This March 17, 2007, file photo, magician Jan Rouven presents the Floating Virgin during the dress rehearsal of a German TV show in Riesa, eastern Germany.
Thursday, June 16, 2016 | 8:29 a.m.
Trial has been reset in Las Vegas for a German-born illusionist facing decades in prison and up to $1 million in fines on federal child pornography charges.
Jan Rouven Fuechtener's attorney declined Thursday to comment about the delay and the new trial date, July 25.
Fuechtener performs under the name Jan Rouven. His Las Vegas Strip show was closed following his arrest March 16.
His trial had been scheduled next week in U.S. District Court.
The 38-year-old German citizen has pleaded not guilty to receipt, distribution, advertising and possession of child pornography charges. He would also face deportation if he's convicted.
Prosecutors allege that a computer user named "Lars45" amassed more than 3,500 videos and images on computers at Fuechtener's home. They say some depict sex acts with kindergarten-age children.
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