Fort Dodge Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Exploitation

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A 21-year-old Fort Dodge, Iowa man named Pry'Shayn Mosley has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for child exploitation charges. Mosley pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of distribution of child pornography, admitting that between May and October 2022 he enticed two minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct to produce images and videos, which he then possessed and distributed to others, including other children. During a search of his residence, law enforcement also seized marijuana, cash, and two loaded firearms, and Mosley attempted to have a juvenile destroy drug evidence.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing problem of child exploitation and the serious consequences faced by those who engage in such crimes. It also underscores the importance of law enforcement efforts, such as Project Safe Childhood, to identify and prosecute these offenders to protect vulnerable youth.

The details

Pry'Shayn Mosley, a 21-year-old Fort Dodge resident, was sentenced to 300 months (25 years) in federal prison followed by 5 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $700 in fines and assessments. The case was investigated by the Fort Dodge Police Department and the Webster County Sheriff's Office as part of the Department of Justice's Project Safe Childhood initiative.

• On March 23, 2026, Mosley was sentenced in federal court in Sioux City.
• Between May and October 2022, Mosley committed the crimes he pleaded guilty to.