Bryan S. Duncan, Possession of Child Pornography, Kansas 2023

A convicted sex offender has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for possessing child pornography, officials announced today.

Bryan S. Duncan, 35, of Manhattan, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. In his plea, he admitted that undercover investigators downloaded child pornography from his account via a peer-to-peer file-sharing program.

When investigators served a search warrant at Duncan’s home in Manhattan they found electronic devices containing 450 video files.

Duncan had a previous child pornography conviction from 2005, highlighting his long history of involvement in the crime.

U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister commended the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Kenney for their work on the case, noting their dedication to bringing sex offenders to justice.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting suspicious activity and holding offenders accountable for their crimes.

According to the investigation, Duncan’s possession of child pornography put children at risk and caused harm to victims of child exploitation.

The sentencing of Bryan S. Duncan brings to justice a convicted sex offender who has been involved in the production and distribution of child pornography.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ks/pr/convicted-sex-offender-sentenced-possessing-child-porn