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United States of America v. Christopher Lynn Driskill
Date: 08-01-2025
Case Number: 6:24-cr-00035
Judge: Andrew S. Oldham
Court: The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Tom Green County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in San Angelo
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best San Angelo Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Description:
Coleman man identified by distinctive tattoos sentenced to 720 months in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material
A Coleman, Texas man was sentenced to 720 months in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
In July 2024, a foreign partner referred child sexual abuse material posted on the dark web to the FBI's Victim Identification Program. In the videos, an unknown male subject with several distinctive tattoos – including the word "DABBY†on his chest,†the number "197x†on his left bicep, the words "CAST NO STONES†on his left forearm, and a Texas flag in the shape of a head on his right forearm – can be seen sexually assaulting a prepubescent male. The FBI discovered a Twitter account of Coleman resident Christopher Lynn Driskill, 49, which contained photographs of Driskill and some of these tattoos.
Additionally, Coleman Police Department officers investigated a complaint that Driskill had molested a child. Their recorded interview of Driskill revealed the same tattoos investigated by the FBI. Driskill was arrested on a federal complaint in November 2024, remanded into federal custody, and indicted shortly thereafter for production of child pornography. In February 2025, Driskill pled guilty to two counts of producing child pornography.
In his plea documents, Driskill admitted that videos found on his phone show him engaging in sexually explicit conduct with minor male victims. Driskill also admitted that he coerced or enticed the victims to engage in the conduct so that Driskill could produce a recording of the acts. On July 29, 2025, United States Circuit Judge Andrew Oldham sentenced Driskill to the statutory maximum sentence of 360 months on each count, to run consecutively to each other, for a total of 720 months in federal prison.
"The FBI's meticulous work identifying this defendant brought an end to horrifying child abuse,†said Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson. "These types of sickening crimes deserve lengthy sentences for the sake of the victims, the safety of our communities, and to see justice served.â€
"The sentence imposed in this case underscores the seriousness of the crime. The defendant created child sexual abuse material and distributed it through the dark web for others to view it. A tip from a foreign partner resulted in law enforcement arresting a dangerous predator and preventing future abuse,†said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock. "The FBI does not tolerate the exploitation of children and works with our law enforcement partners to identify and arrest individuals committing these criminal acts. We will continue to prioritize the safety of the most vulnerable in our communities, which are our children, and ask that the public report any crimes against children to law enforcement.â€
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Dallas Field Office, with the help of the Bureau's Endangered Child Alert Program (ECAP) and the assistance of the Coleman Police Department, conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Tusing prosecuted the case.
San Angelo, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with producing child sexual abuse material
Coleman man identified by distinctive tattoos sentenced to 720 months in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material
A Coleman, Texas man was sentenced to 720 months in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
In July 2024, a foreign partner referred child sexual abuse material posted on the dark web to the FBI's Victim Identification Program. In the videos, an unknown male subject with several distinctive tattoos – including the word "DABBY†on his chest,†the number "197x†on his left bicep, the words "CAST NO STONES†on his left forearm, and a Texas flag in the shape of a head on his right forearm – can be seen sexually assaulting a prepubescent male. The FBI discovered a Twitter account of Coleman resident Christopher Lynn Driskill, 49, which contained photographs of Driskill and some of these tattoos.
Additionally, Coleman Police Department officers investigated a complaint that Driskill had molested a child. Their recorded interview of Driskill revealed the same tattoos investigated by the FBI. Driskill was arrested on a federal complaint in November 2024, remanded into federal custody, and indicted shortly thereafter for production of child pornography. In February 2025, Driskill pled guilty to two counts of producing child pornography.
In his plea documents, Driskill admitted that videos found on his phone show him engaging in sexually explicit conduct with minor male victims. Driskill also admitted that he coerced or enticed the victims to engage in the conduct so that Driskill could produce a recording of the acts. On July 29, 2025, United States Circuit Judge Andrew Oldham sentenced Driskill to the statutory maximum sentence of 360 months on each count, to run consecutively to each other, for a total of 720 months in federal prison.
"The FBI's meticulous work identifying this defendant brought an end to horrifying child abuse,†said Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson. "These types of sickening crimes deserve lengthy sentences for the sake of the victims, the safety of our communities, and to see justice served.â€
"The sentence imposed in this case underscores the seriousness of the crime. The defendant created child sexual abuse material and distributed it through the dark web for others to view it. A tip from a foreign partner resulted in law enforcement arresting a dangerous predator and preventing future abuse,†said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock. "The FBI does not tolerate the exploitation of children and works with our law enforcement partners to identify and arrest individuals committing these criminal acts. We will continue to prioritize the safety of the most vulnerable in our communities, which are our children, and ask that the public report any crimes against children to law enforcement.â€
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Dallas Field Office, with the help of the Bureau's Endangered Child Alert Program (ECAP) and the assistance of the Coleman Police Department, conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Tusing prosecuted the case.
Outcome:
Statutory maximum sentence of 360 months on each count, to run consecutively to each other, for a total of 720 months in federal prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Christopher Lynn Driskill?
The outcome was: Statutory maximum sentence of 360 months on each count, to run consecutively to each other, for a total of 720 months in federal prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Christopher Lynn Driskill?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Tom Green County), TX. The presiding judge was Andrew S. Oldham.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Christopher Lynn Driskill?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in San Angelo. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best San Angelo Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Christopher Lynn Driskill decided?
This case was decided on August 1, 2025.