Jason Florence, Possession of Child Pornography, Kentucky 2024

A federal jury in Louisville, Kentucky has found Jason Florence, a 49-year-old repeat sex offender, guilty of possession of child pornography. The conviction comes after a two-day jury trial.

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, during a home visit on September 1, 2022, by a United States Probation Officer, Florence possessed an unauthorized and unmonitored cellular telephone that contained images and videos of child pornography. At the time of the home visit, Florence was on supervised release for a prior conviction of attempt to transport child pornography and possession of child pornography in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky in 2015.

Florence is scheduled for sentencing on November 19, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. The Court ordered Florence to remain detained pending sentencing. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

There is no parole in the federal system.

The United States Secret Service is investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys A. Spencer McKiness and Danielle Yannelli are prosecuting the case, with assistance from paralegal Julie Mason.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Florence’s conviction is a significant blow to the community and a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in combating child exploitation. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.