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Former Utah legislator and homeless advocate Jeff Fox is scheduled for trial in federal court later this month on child pornography and drug charges.
In July 2010, DEA agents and Salt Lake City police took more than 100 pounds of marijuana from Fox's home.
Police also seized a computer and external hard drives, on which investigators allegedly discovered child pornography.
In March, a grand jury indicted Fox, 63, on one count each of possession of child pornography and possession of marijuana with intent to manufacture and distribute.
Fox —who has pleaded not guilty — served a stint in the Utah Legislature, representing northern Cache County, from 1977 to 1982.
He also was director for both Utahns Against Hunger and the Crossroads Urban Center and has been recognized for his work with low-income and homeless issues.
Fox remains free while awaiting a jury trial set for Sept. 12 before U.S. District Judge Clark Waddoups.
Defense attorney Ronald Yengich, who is representing Fox in the case, was not available for comment.
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