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United States of America v. Joe Lewis
Date: 07-01-2025
Case Number: 3:24-cr-00107
Judge: Kristi H. Johnson
Court: The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi (Hinds County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Jackson
Defendant's Attorney: John Colette
Jackson, sta criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Production of Child Pornography
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Two Counts of Attempted Production of Child Pornography
On June 26, 2025, a Hinds County man pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to produce of child pornography images of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Beginning in February of 2023, and continuing through December 2023, Joe Lewis, 54, attempted to persuade, induct, entice, and coerce minors into Face Timing him as the minors exposed their nude private area to him, thereby engaging in sexually explicit conduct for Lewis' live viewing and recording.
Lewis is scheduled to be sentenced on October 23, 2025, and faces a maximum penalty of thirty years per count in prison. A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Glenda R. Haynes prosecuted the case.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Joe Lewis?
The outcome was: Faces a maximum penalty of thirty years per count in prison. A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Which court heard United States of America v. Joe Lewis?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi (Hinds County), MS. The presiding judge was Kristi H. Johnson.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Joe Lewis?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Jackson. Defendant's attorney: John Colette.
When was United States of America v. Joe Lewis decided?
This case was decided on July 1, 2025.