A 21-year-old Sioux City man has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, a federal crime that carries a possible maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
Priest Morris, 21, from Sioux City, Iowa, pled guilty to possession of child pornography on May 1, 2025, in federal court in Sioux City.
According to court documents, Morris admitted to using the Discord, Twitter, Telegram, and Snapchat applications to receive, distribute, and possess visual depictions of child pornography from January 2024, through August 2024.
Forensic analysis of his electronics showed that Morris possessed over 1,500 images and 6 videos of child pornography, including materials that portrayed sadistic or masochistic conduct as well as infants and toddlers.
The 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.
Morris remains in custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing. Sentencing before United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand will be set after a presentence report is prepared.
The case was investigated by the Sioux City Police Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kraig R. Hamit.
Priest Morris faces a possible maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and at least five years of supervised release following any imprisonment.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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