Robert D. Paul sentenced to 46 years in state prison for child pornography
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) – Robert D. Paul, a resident of Ashley, Illinois, has been sentenced to 46 years in state prison for his involvement in a child pornography investigation.
The sentencing took place on April 10, 2025, in the Jefferson County court, following Paul’s guilty plea on an earlier date.
The investigation into Paul began on July 4, 2023, after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provided a cyber tip regarding suspected child pornography.
This led to a thorough search of electronic records and Paul’s home, resulting in the collection and seizure of multiple pieces of evidence for forensic analysis.
Paul was arrested on October 27, 2023, at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on a child pornography charge.
Paul’s charges stemmed from the investigation, which found evidence of child pornography.
The severity of the charges and the length of the sentence reflect the serious nature of the offense.
Child pornography laws in the United States are strict, with federal sentencing guidelines differentiating between production, distribution, and possession.
