Omaha Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Attempting to Receive Child Pornography
A disturbing case of online exploitation has come to an end in Omaha, Nebraska. Jeffrey T. Fenn, Jr., 37, was sentenced to 96 months’ imprisonment for attempting to receive child pornography.
Fenn was accused of befriending a 12-year-old girl while playing an online video game. The two began an online relationship over a popular messaging service, during which Fenn repeatedly asked the girl to send him sexually explicit images. Despite her refusal, Fenn threatened to end the online relationship if she did not comply.
The case was reported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and on January 19, 2017, the FBI Cyber Crimes Task Force served a search warrant on Fenn’s Omaha address. In a shocking admission, Fenn confessed to texting the minor and sending her images.
Fenn’s actions are a stark reminder of the dangers of online exploitation. As part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006, law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by United States Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.
Jeffrey T. Fenn, Jr. will face 96 months’ imprisonment, followed by a five-year term of supervised release. The case highlights the importance of online vigilance and the need for continued efforts to combat child exploitation.
Defendant: Jeffrey T. Fenn, Jr.
Criminal Charges: Attempting to receive child pornography
City and State: Omaha, Nebraska
Exact Date: January 19, 2017 (search warrant served)
Sentence or Outcome: 96 months’ imprisonment, followed by a five-year term of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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