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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Vacates Child Pornography Sentence Over Calculation Error

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit vacated the 130-month prison sentence of Cody Ray Syfrett, who was convicted of distributing and possessing child pornography, after finding the district court made an error in calculating his criminal offense level. The appellate court ordered a remand for resentencing in the Florida case.

•Defendant received two concurrent 130-month prison terms plus 15 years supervised release for child pornography charges
•Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals found district court erred in calculating criminal offense level during sentencing
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Federal Circuit
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Upholds Child Pornography Distribution Sentence

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the sentence of Jessie Michael Collins, who pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography to an undercover federal agent. The court rejected his claims of procedural error and substantive unreasonableness in his sentencing.

•Collins pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing child pornography to an undercover federal agent
•District court applied five-level sentencing enhancement based on pattern of sexual abuse involving a minor
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Upholds 26-Year Sentence for Ex-Cop in Child Exploitation Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 310-month prison sentence for Juan Antonio Garcia, a former police officer who pleaded guilty to attempting to produce child pornography and enticing a minor. The appeals court rejected Garcia's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in a decision filed Jan. 12, 2026.

•Juan Antonio Garcia, a former police officer, received a 310-month federal prison sentence for attempting to produce child pornography and entice a minor
•The Eleventh Circuit rejected Garcia's appeal and claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in a per curiam decision
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Upholds 30-Year Sentence in Federal Child Sex Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a 30-year prison sentence for Soumya Rudra, who pleaded guilty to three federal sex offenses involving minors. The case involved interstate travel for illicit sexual conduct and transportation of child sexual abuse material.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed 30-year sentence for interstate child sex crimes
•Defendant traveled from Pennsylvania to Ohio to meet minor victim
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Affirms 15-Year Sentence for McKay in Child Exploitation Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 180-month prison sentence for Brian Joseph McKay, who pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges. McKay challenged his sentencing, arguing the district court improperly considered rehabilitation factors.

•Eleventh Circuit affirmed 180-month prison sentence plus lifelong supervised release for Brian McKay
•Investigation began with tip from National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Rules on Child Pornography Case in United States v. Florence

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a published opinion in United States v. Jason Florence, affirming a federal jury conviction for possession of child pornography. The case involved a defendant with prior convictions who was on supervised release at the time of the offense.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed jury conviction for federal child pornography possession
•Defendant had prior 2015 convictions and was on supervised release during current offense
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Affirms 80-Year Sentence in Child Pornography Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed Tuesday the conviction and 80-year prison sentence of Jarrod Sanford on federal charges including production and possession of child pornography. The appeals court rejected multiple arguments challenging evidence admission and sentencing.

•Jarrod Sanford received 80 years in prison for federal child exploitation charges including production and possession of child pornography
•The Sixth Circuit rejected challenges to evidence admission, including testimony about uncharged sexual abuse of the victim
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Legal News
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Former Austin ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

Carl David Innmon, a former elementary school teacher with Austin Independent School District, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing child sexual abuse material. The educator now faces up to 20 years in federal prison for his crimes.

•Carl David Innmon pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing child sexual abuse material
•The former Austin ISD elementary teacher faces up to 20 years in federal prison
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Legal News
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Sidney Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges

Jeremy Grignon, a 29-year-old Sidney, Maine resident, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of receiving child pornography through social media platforms. The case represents another prosecution in ongoing federal efforts to combat digital child exploitation crimes.

•Jeremy Grignon, 29, of Sidney, Maine pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography via social media
•The case demonstrates federal law enforcement's focus on combating digital child exploitation
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Maine Man Gets 10-Year Federal Sentence for Child Pornography

John Haynes, 28, of Belmont, Maine, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. The sentence comes after Haynes previously served time for sexual misconduct with a child under 14.

•John Haynes, 28, of Belmont, Maine, sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for child pornography possession
•Haynes has a prior state conviction for sexual misconduct with a child under 14
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