United States of America v. Jason Todd Topping

Mobile, Alabama, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with receipt and possession of child pornography.

Jason Todd Topping, age 53, reported to be in possession of child pornography.

The Mobile Police Department (“MPD”) received a walk-in complaint at Mobile Police Department Headquarters. A concerned citizen came to report that she believed that Topping was engaging in sexual activity with a minor. MPD began an investigation and seized Topping’s cell phone. An examination of his cell phone revealed videos which depicted Topping engaging in sexual activity with a minor. The minor was confirmed to be 16 and 17 years old at the time the videos were made. The videos were made on the minor’s phone and then, at Topping’s request, the minor would send the videos to Topping.

At sentencing, United States District Judge Kristi DuBose imposed a 168-month term of incarceration and a 15-year term of supervised release upon Topping’s future release. Topping will be subject to sex offender treatment and mental health treatment while imprisoned. Topping will be required to register as a sex offender and is to have no contact with minors. Topping was ordered to pay $100 in special assessments.

U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama made the announcement.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Mobile Police Department investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kacey Chappelear prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.

Imprisonment 168 months as to Count 3 with recommendations to the BOP (1) the defendant be imprisoned at an institution where a residential, comprehensive, substance abuse treatment program is available (2) the defendant be allowed to receive mental health treatment, or in the alternative, if the defendant volunteers, at a Federal Correction Institution where he may participate in the Sex Offender Treatment Program; defendant is to receive credit for time served since 7/2/2024; SRT 15 years, with special conditions (1) substance abuse testing & treatment (2) mental health testing & treatment (3) model search condition (4) sex offender conditions. SA $100.00