Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

An Alabama man was sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a minor and possessing child pornography. The sentencing occurred in Middle Tennessee. He was arrested in Nashville in 2023.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Nashville after an 11-month investigation revealed he possessed thousands of files containing child sexual abuse material. Over 100 electronic devices were seized, and he has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, held on a $40,000 bond.

A man from Nashville has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. Police confirmed the arrest, stating the charge is related to the exploitation of a minor.

Ian Halligan, 34, was arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after an investigation into his Snapchat account. The investigation followed a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and found he was allegedly soliciting inappropriate images of children. Halligan is being held on a $100,000 bond.

A Tennessee man was arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor after inappropriate images of children were found in his Snapchat account. The arrest followed an investigation by Nashville metro police, who received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in January. The suspect is being held in jail with a $100,000 bond.

Metro police arrested Ian Hallagan, 34, for using Snapchat to sexually exploit a minor. The MNPD charged him with sexual exploitation of a minor.

Coy Scott was convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor for taking inappropriate photos of a 6-year-old. He will be required to register as a sex offender for 30 years.

Four individuals, including a pastor and his wife, were charged in a case involving a convicted sex offender working at a church-affiliated school. The sex offender, prohibited from contact with minors, was allegedly allowed to interact with children at Pawleys Island Christian Academy, and church leaders are accused of concealing his status and presence.

The Currituck County Sheriff's Office and Virginia Beach Police Department arrested Douglas Kiper on July 9 for sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was coordinated between the two law enforcement agencies.

A Fort Campbell soldier pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation and child pornography charges for using Snapchat accounts to deceive underage girls into sending explicit messages and videos. The defendant, Robert Cecilio, communicated with victims aged 13-18 across multiple states and admitted to creating and receiving child pornography.

Bobby Lequan Council, a 39-year-old Goodlettsville man, pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a 7-year-old child, possessing child sexual abuse material, failing to register as a sex offender, and committing a felony while required to register. Council, a Tier III sex offender due to a 2012 conviction, faces a mandatory minimum of 35 years in federal prison and up to 90 years.

Lesli Lambeth Bryant, a North Carolina high school counselor, was arrested and charged with two counts of indecent liberties and second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Court documents indicate she allegedly sent X-rated images to students.

A former Franklin soccer coach was sentenced to 30 years in prison for drugging and raping young boys, pleading guilty to child exploitation and immigration fraud charges. The investigation revealed he produced child sexual abuse material and used counterfeit documents to conceal his identity.

21 individuals were arrested in Snohomish County for sex crimes against minors, including alleged attempted rape of a child and sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrested individuals range in age from 22 to 65.

Melissa M. Ware, 43, faces multiple charges including felony neglect, child endangerment, and sexual exploitation after deputies alleged she pushed a 15-year-old child outside naked and filmed it. She is also accused of verbally and physically abusing other children, including forcing a 12-year-old to sleep outside in cold weather and hitting children with objects.

An Iowa woman is facing multiple charges after deputies alleged she pushed a naked child outside and filmed it. Melissa M. Ware, 43, is accused of verbally and physically abusing children, including forcing a 12-year-old to sleep outside in cold weather and hitting children with objects.

Melissa M. Ware, 43, faces multiple felony charges in Iowa after deputies alleged she pushed a 15-year-old child outside naked and filmed it, along with other incidents of verbal and physical abuse against children. Charges include neglect, child endangerment, and sexual exploitation, with Ware currently jailed pending a preliminary hearing on July 2.

A 21-year-old man in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor. Authorities suspect he may have additional victims connected through Snapchat and are seeking information from the public. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and has placed him in custody on an $85,000 bond.

A Gallatin police officer was fired after being arrested on charges related to the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor. The charges include child exploitation and solicitation.

A Gallatin police officer, Kasim Barnes, was fired after being arrested on six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of solicitation of a minor to commit aggravated statutory rape. The Gallatin Police Department terminated his employment effective June 15, 2026, following his arrest on June 13 by the Sumner County Sheriff's Office.

Gallatin police officer Kasim Barnes was placed on unpaid administrative leave after being charged with six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of solicitation of a minor to commit aggravated statutory rape. The Gallatin Police Department confirmed Barnes' arrest by the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and stated inquiries about the case should be directed to the sheriff’s office.

A Nashville man linked to the Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) group has been indicted for the sexual exploitation of a minor. The indictment highlights his connection to a violent extremist organization and the criminal charges related to child exploitation.

Justin Poon, a registered sex offender in New York State, pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography. The plea was entered before United States Magistrate Judge James R. Cho.