Tampa, FL – In a shocking case of child exploitation, a Naples man, Jeffrey Holcombe, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of a child.
According to court documents, in April 2023, law enforcement stopped Holcombe in his vehicle in Naples and observed a cellphone on the passenger seat. The FBI searched the phone pursuant to a search warrant and found images and videos of a minor being sexually abused. Agents went to Holcombe’s home and discovered the minor from the images and videos on Holcombe’s phone residing there.
Further investigation revealed that Holcombe had been sexually abusing the minor, and that he often photographed, or video recorded his sexual abuse of the minor at his home and at various hotels. The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Yolande G. Viacava.
Holcombe, 51, was charged with producing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of a child, a federal offense that carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. In addition to his 25-year prison sentence, Holcombe will also be required to register as a sex offender upon his release.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of child exploitation and the importance of vigilance in protecting our children. As part of Project Safe Childhood, the Middle District of Florida has been a national leader in aggressively prosecuting those who seek to harm and exploit children.
In related news, the Middle District of Florida has also prosecuted over 1,500 individuals as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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