'MILF' porn star and her adult film director boyfriend are charged with sexually abusing a young girl under the age of 10 over a four-month period
- Melinda Smith, 35, and Jason Whitney, 43, were charged Tuesday with sexually abusing the young girl in Rancho Cucamonga, California
- Smith has starred in a number of porn films under the name Mercedes Carrera
- Her boyfriend, who goes by Daemon Cins, has produced and directed a number of adult films, web shows and porn awards shows
- Smith promotes herself as a 'lead MILF' on her porn star profiles and has touted herself as a free speech activist
- Police were notified of the allegations on January 31 when the girl said she had been abused by the couple for four months
- When police searched their home they found the bedroom set-up so they could film and record various pornographic videos or web shows
A self-described 'MILF' porn star and her director boyfriend have been arrested in California for allegedly sexually abusing a young girl over a four-month period.
Melinda Smith, 35, and Jason Whitney, 43, were each charged on Tuesday in Rancho Cucamonga with eight counts of sexual acts against a child under the age of 10.
Smith has starred in a number of porn films under the stage name Mercedes Carrera.
Her partner Whitney, who goes by the name Daemon Cins, has produced and directed a number of adult films, web shows and porn awards shows.
Melinda Smith, 35, and Jason Whitney, 43, were each charged on Tuesday in Rancho Cucamonga, California with eight counts of sexual acts against a child under the age of 10
Police were notified of the sex abuse allegations on January 31 and interviewed the young girl.
She told detectives that she had been abused by Smith and Whitney over four months.
'The sexual abuse consisted of inappropriate touching, oral copulation and digital penetration, which occurred over four months,' Rancho Cucamonga Police said in a statement.
Police executed a search warrant on the couple's home on Friday and said they uncovered evidence that corroborated the victim's statement.
They found Smith and Whitney's bedroom set-up so they could film and record various pornographic videos or web shows.
Police also found methamphetamine and two loaded handguns in the home.
Smith has starred in a number of porn films under the name Mercedes Carrera. Her boyfriend Whitney, who also goes by the name Daemon Cins, has produced and directed a number of adult films, web shows and porn awards shows
Smith promotes herself as a 'lead MILF' on her porn star profiles and has touted herself as a free speech activist
She recently hosted the red carpet event for the XBIZ Awards - an adult industry awards ceremony - and posed with the likes of Stormy Daniels
Smith and Whitney have been charged with eight counts of sexual acts with a child under 10 years old and one count possess controlled substance while armed with a handgun.
They were both denied bail and remain in custody. Both are due to be arraigned on Wednesday.
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Smith promotes herself as a 'lead MILF' on her porn star profiles and has touted herself as a free speech activist.
She recently hosted the red carpet event for the XBIZ Awards - an adult industry awards ceremony. Smith posed there with the likes of adult entertainer Stormy Daniels.
Both Smith and Whitney's social media pages under their stage names are filled with porn-related images and graphic video.
Detectives believe the couple may have more victims.
Anyone who has additional information is urged to contact Rancho Cucamonga Police Detective Bureau at 909 477 2800.
Both Smith and Whitney's social media pages under their stage names are filled with porn-related images and graphic video
Smith and Whitney have been charged with eight counts of sexual acts with a child under 10 years old and one count possess controlled substance while armed with a handgun
