Registered Sex Offender Broyld Indicted for Child Exploitation Crimes

A registered sex offender in Tennessee has been indicted on federal child exploitation charges, marking the latest in a string of disturbing crimes committed by a man who was supposed to be keeping a low profile.

Markettus Lorenzo Broyld, 47, of Jackson, Tennessee, was charged with production of child pornography, coercion and enticement of a minor, receipt and possession of child pornography, and commission of a felony offense involving a minor as a registered sex offender.

The charges against Broyld stem from his interactions with a minor in the Jackson area in December 2022. According to the indictment, Broyld engaged in electronic communications with a minor, asking them to send sexually explicit photographs and videos.

Broyld allegedly possessed child pornographic photographs and videos on his cell phone, a clear violation of his status as a registered sex offender. If convicted, he could face up to life in prison.

The case is being investigated by the FBI Memphis Child Exploitation Task Force and the Jackson Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Josh Morrow is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.

The charges against Broyld are serious and disturbing, and they demonstrate the ongoing threat posed by registered sex offenders who fail to comply with the law. This case serves as a reminder that the federal government will do everything in its power to protect children from exploitation and abuse.

Broyld is currently pending trial in United States District Court Judge S. Thomas Anderson in Jackson, Tennessee, with a trial date set for October 15, 2024. If convicted, Judge Anderson will determine the sentence to impose on the defendant.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee is handling the case. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact FBI Task Force Officer Aubrey Richardson.

The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations of criminal conduct, not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.

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