Anthony Michael Tucker, Receiving and Possessing Child Pornography, Iowa 2024

A Sioux City man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child pornography, according to a recent federal court ruling. Anthony Michael Tucker, 35, was found guilty of Receipt of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography by a jury.

The case against Tucker began in January 2022, when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a Cybertip from Google that accounts belonging to Tucker contained over 85 images and seven videos of child sexual abuse material. The images and videos included depictions of sadistic or masochistic conduct as well as prepubescent children and toddlers.

During his trial, Tucker admitted to being responsible for the content on the Google account and stated, “there’s more that I run across…those are just the ones I kept.” Tucker’s previous conviction for Lascivious Acts with a Child in 2010 also came to light during the trial. At the time, Tucker was 21 and had sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old female.

Tucker was sentenced in Sioux City by United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand to 192 months’ imprisonment. He was also ordered to pay $3,000 in restitution to the victims of the offense and $1,200 in additional fines and assessments.

Tucker must serve a 5-year term of supervised release after his prison term. He is currently being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. The case was investigated by the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Investigation, Cyber Crime Bureau and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kraig R. Hamit.

Tucker’s sentencing is a significant victory for law enforcement and advocates working to combat child exploitation. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of online safety and the need for continued vigilance in identifying and prosecuting those who exploit children.

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