The residence was searched and ultimately Joseph Semien was arrested and taken to jail. All of his possessions that had any possible bearing on his photographic business were seized. He was told initially that he was to be charged with 27 felonies and 27 misdemeanors regarding the production with intent to distribute child pornography. He was interrogated at length by the FBI but, despite numerous requests, never saw a public defender while in jail. He was told that unless he cooperated and made a statement he would "never see any of his professional possessions again."
Feeling tremendously pressured , but despite having no attorney present, he finally did make a statement. His initial bail was set at $81,000 but he was ultimately released two days later on his own recognizance, charged with two felonies and ten misdemeanors.
After aggressive questioning the Colorarts Photo Lab proprietor, officials discovered the work was Sturges. The Taskforce progressed to searching his apartment and all his belongings, where as Sturges called an attorney to represent him. After three and a half hours, all of Sturges equipment, photographic work, business related material and personal reference items were confiscated along with a box of negatives belonging to photographer, Ken Miller. Unlike Semian, Jock Sturges was not arrested nor charged with a crime.
Source: Committee For Artists' Rights Archive