Jacob Smith, Child Pornography Distribution, Nebraska 2024

Local Man Charged with Child Pornography

A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska returned an indictment against Jacob Smith, 33, of Lincoln, Nebraska.

The indictment charges Smith with two counts of child pornography. Count I alleges that Smith distributed child pornography between August 10, 2024, and January 15, 2025. The maximum penalty for this charge is 5 to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment. Count II charges Smith with possession of child pornography on January 17, 2025. The maximum penalty for this charge is up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment.

Smith is presumed innocent until proven guilty. If convicted, he faces a significant prison sentence and substantial fines.

The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.

Smith’s case will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska.

Defendant Information: Jacob Smith, 33, of Lincoln, Nebraska

Criminal Charges: Distribution of child pornography, possession of child pornography

City and State: Lincoln, Nebraska

Date: August 10, 2024, to January 15, 2025

Penalty: 5 to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment for Count I; up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment for Count II

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