United States of America v. Kenneth Wayne Brown

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of possession of child pornography.

From early May 2023, through April 3, 2024, Kenneth Brown, 60, from Badger, Iowa, received and possessed child pornography. A CyberTip to law enforcement revealed 32 files of child pornography had been uploaded to the internet from Brown’s cell phone. Brown was a volunteer firefighter with Badger Fire and Rescue. During a forensic examination of Brown’s phone, 27 videos and 28 images of child pornography were found, some containing materials depicting sadistic and masochistic conduct as well as prepubescent children and toddlers.

Sentencing was held before United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand. Brown was sentenced to 48 months’ imprisonment and must serve a 5-year term of supervised release following imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. Brown remains in custody of the United States Marshal until he can be transported to a federal prison. Brown was also ordered to pay $9,000 in restitution to the victims in this case, as well as $1,100 in fines and assessments.

The case was investigated by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kraig R. Hamit.

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 4 years’ imprisonment.