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Wesson Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Child Porn Possession
A Wesson man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for possession of child pornography, reported by the Flowood Police Department.
Gunner Nathaniel Speed, 25, was stopped for a traffic violation on November 15, 2019. During the stop, officers found over 150 pictures and videos portraying children having sex and simulated sex with adult males on his cell phone.
Speed was charged in a federal criminal indictment on June 10, 2020, and pleaded guilty on March 1, 2021, to possession of child pornography.
Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Acting Special Agent in Charge Jack Staton of Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans announced the sentencing. The case is part of a joint investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Flowood Police Department.
The court ordered Speed to serve 84 months in federal prison, followed by 8 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $214,301.43 in restitution. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Erin Chalk.
This 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. The program marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.
Speed’s sentence is a significant victory for the community in the fight against child pornography. As the investigation and prosecution of child sex crimes continue, it is essential to ensure that those who exploit and harm children are held accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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