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Marquez Cameron Jones Weston, a 24-year-old Jackson man, was sentenced to 27.5 years in federal prison for operating a sextortion scheme that targeted multiple victims, including minors, across several states. The scheme involved cyberstalking, interstate threats, extortion, attempted production of child pornography, and transportation of child pornography over the internet. Weston pleaded guilty to the charges on February 20, 2025, and was sentenced on July 2, 2026.
According to court documents, Weston’s scheme involved extorting money and sexually explicit images and videos from numerous female victims, some of whom were minors, over the internet. The FBI investigated the case with assistance from the Sam Houston State University Police Department, and Assistant United States Attorneys Kimberly T. Purdie and Dave Fulcher prosecuted the case.
The case was announced by United States Attorney J.E. Baxter Kruger of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Robert A. Eikhoff of the FBI. The FBI also provided tips on how people can protect themselves from sextortion schemes, including being selective about what they share online and being cautious when interacting with people they meet online.
The sentence of 27.5 years in federal prison reflects the severity of Weston’s crimes, which were described by United States Attorney Kruger as “some of the most egregious and disturbing” he has ever seen. In addition to the prison sentence, Weston will also be required to register as a sex offender and pay restitution to his victims.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: Mississippi
- Location: MS
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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