Lexington Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Exploitation Offenses
Lexington, KY – In a shocking turn of events, a Lexington man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for possessing and distributing child pornography.
On Thursday, Chief U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell formally sentenced 64-year-old Kevin Labona for his offenses. Labona has a criminal history of illegal sexual contact with minors that dates back to 1986, which ultimately led to an enhanced sentence. Under Federal law, he must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence.
The evidence presented in court revealed that Labona distributed images of child pornography that were violent, sadistic, and masochistic in nature. The disturbing images were shown on his phone to four minors as a way to entice them into having sexual contact with him. In 2014, Labona sexually exploited more than one of these minors.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI and the Logan County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David Marye and Neeraj Gupta prosecuted the case on behalf of the federal government.
The sentence was jointly announced by Kerry B. Harvey, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Howard S. Marshall, Special Agent in Charge, FBI (Louisville Division); Angela L. Byers, Special Agent in Charge, FBI (Cincinnati Division); and Andrew J. Smith, Sheriff, Logan County, Ohio.
Labona’s conviction is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies to protect our children from exploitation and abuse. The sentence serves as a warning to those who engage in such heinous crimes that they will be held accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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