A Rapid City man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted of attempting to receive child pornography.
Alan Campbell, a/k/a Alex Nolan, age 28, was sentenced on December 17, 2018 by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court. Campbell will also serve 10 years of supervised release and pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Campbell will be required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
The conviction stems from Campbell exchanging child pornography with others on Facebook in January 2016 at Rapid City.
Campbell was charged on February 21, 2018. The case was investigated by the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins prosecuted the case.
Campbell was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of internet crime and the importance of online safety.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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