Elijah McCabe, Child Sex Exploitation, Oregon 2025
A California man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for using social media to sexually exploit a minor and threatening to share sexual images.
Elijah McCabe, 27, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison and a 15-year term of supervised release.
According to court documents, in September 2023, McCabe posed as a minor on social media to trick a minor victim into sending him sexually explicit photos. McCabe threatened to share those images to friends and family to coerce the victim into sending child sexual abuse material (CSAM) – an act known as sextortion.
The victim's family contacted the police after learning an associate of the minor victim had received CSAM of the victim.
On June 7, 2024, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant at McCabe's residence and found his cell phone floating in the tank of a toilet. McCabe was arrested after a search of his device found evidence of CSAM, specifically, the sexually explicit material McCabe coerced the victim to provide.
“We have a responsibility to protect our most vulnerable—our children. Child sexual exploitation has a devastating impact on victims, their families, and our communities. We will continue to work with our partners to find and hold these perpetrators accountable,” said Scott E. Bradford, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
Defendant: Elijah McCabe
Criminal Charges: Coercion and Enticement of a Minor, Sexual Exploitation of a Child
City and State: Eugene, Oregon
Exact Date: August 5, 2025 (sentencing date)
Sentence: 180 months in federal prison and a 15-year term of supervised release
Anyone who has information about the physical or online exploitation of children are encouraged to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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