Colby Haggerty, Child Pornography, South Dakota 2023
A 25-year-old man from Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, has been convicted of two serious crimes: Receipt of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography. Colby Haggerty was found guilty after a four-day federal jury trial in Rapid City.
The conviction stems from Haggerty downloading at least 1,000 pornographic images of children, including infants, between 2009 and 2015 while living on Ellsworth Air Force Base and in Rapid City.
The Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce investigated this case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins prosecuting the case.
The penalty for this crime is a mandatory minimum of 5 years up to 20 years of imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine, lifetime supervised release, a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, and restitution.
Haggerty was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. A presentence investigation was ordered, and sentencing will be scheduled.
According to the U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Seiler, Haggerty’s actions are a serious offense that has caused harm to numerous individuals, and the prosecution will continue to work towards holding him accountable for his crimes.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting our children from exploitation and abuse. We urge everyone to report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant: Colby Haggerty, Crimes: Two counts of Receipt of Child Pornography and one count of Possession of Child Pornography, City and State: Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, Date: No specific date mentioned, Sentence: Mandatory minimum of 5 years up to 20 years of imprisonment, $250,000 fine, and lifetime supervised release, Dollar amounts: $250,000 fine and $100 special assessment.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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