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Federal prosecutions of child sexual exploitation crimes
Multiple federal cases involving sextortion schemes, child sexual abuse material possession, and nonconsensual deepfakes targeting minors have resulted in significant prison sentences. The cases span jurisdictions including Ohio, Michigan, Washington D.C., and Florida, with sentences ranging from 5-10 years to life imprisonment.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 128 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
U.S. Department of JusticeRamanan PathmanathanMontrey RoseberryTake It Down Actchild sextortion schemes
2026-08-05
- Millersville man convicted for grooming, sexually abusing young girl for more than 2 years
- Virginia Beach judge imposes maximum punishment in child sex abuse case
- Tenn. woman sentenced to more than 28 years in child sex trafficking case
- Second person sentenced to prison in multi-year human trafficking investigation in Lake County, authorities announce
2026-07-31
- Man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting child neighbor
- Man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting child neighbor
- Man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting child neighbor
- Former children’s services worker sentenced for sexually abusing children he babysat
- Former children’s services worker sentenced for sexually abusing children he babysat
- Former children’s services worker sentenced for sexually abusing children he babysat
2026-07-30
2026-07-29
- ‘Predator’ ex-pastor gets 40 years after MIA arrest reveals child exploitation online, at church
- Ann Arbor man gets 19-year sentence for soliciting children for naked photos
- Ventura County man sentenced to 22 years in prison for child molestation
- Los Angeles County man sentenced to 46 years for sex trafficking, abusing woman he was dating
- Man arrested in Nashville in 2023 sentenced for sexual exploitation of teen
2026-07-28
- Tennessee man sentenced to 70 years in prison for prolonged sexual abuse of a child
- Man sentenced to 25 years for sexually exploiting 15-year-old
- Tennessee man who raped 6-year-old, sexually abused her for years sentenced to life behind bars
- Westmoreland man sentenced to 70 years for sexually abusing child, DA says
2026-07-27
2026-07-21
2026-07-20
- Santa Rosa husband who beat wife with electric guitar sentenced
- Michigan man gets 10 years for distributing child porn across every continent, excluding Antarctica
- Michigan sex offender accused of child sex crimes while on probation
- Ypsilanti man sentenced for child porn distribution to 'every continent but Antarctica'
2026-07-18
- Sicko dental tech sentenced to decades in jail for child sex abuse
- Caldwell County man sentenced for child sex crimes
- Arlington man sentenced to more than 18 years in jail for sexually exploiting minors
- Caldwell County man convicted for statutory rape, incest; faces deportation
- Ex-dental assistant sentenced for sexually abusing children during X-rays
- Ex-dental assistant sentenced for sexually abusing children during X-rays
- Ex-dental assistant sentenced for sexually abusing children during X-rays