James Matthew Rosenkranz, Child Exploitation, Kentucky 2025

Kentucky Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation Offense

Owensboro, KY – A Muhlenberg County, Kentucky man was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for his role in distributing child pornography.

James Matthew Rosenkranz, 41, was sentenced on June 10, 2025, to 5 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for one count of distribution of child pornography.

There is no parole in the federal system.

The case was investigated by the FBI Owensboro Resident Office.

Assistant U.S. Attorney R. Nicholas Rabold, of the U.S. Attorney’s Bowling Green Branch Office, prosecuted the case.

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.

Rosenkranz was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for his role in distributing child pornography, a serious offense that has devastating consequences for children and families.

The investigation and prosecution of Rosenkranz is a testament to the dedication and commitment of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in the Western District of Kentucky to protecting children from exploitation and abuse.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdky/pr/muhlenberg-county-kentucky-man-sentenced-5-years-federal-prison-child-exploitation