Noted magazine photographer Jason Ellis has been charged with the statutory rape of a 15 year-old. Along with the help of his fiancee, Michelle Hecker, Jason Ellis gained the trust of the 15 year-old by offering to help with her modeling career.
Jason Ellis has been charged with six counts of sex minor and is currently being held on $100,000 bail. There is a warrant out for the arrest of Michelle Hecker for aiding and abetting Jason Ellis’ crimes.
Jason Ellis’ photographs have appeared in national magazines such as Elle and Muscle & Fitness. Both he and Hecker could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.
Source: http://ktla.trb.com/news/ktla-photographer-assault,0,3405805.story