60-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

Photos of abuse found on the perpetrator's phone led to lengthy prison term.

Mar. 5, 2026 at 8:54am

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Jerry W. Dunn, a 60-year-old man from Corbin, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison after being convicted on five counts of production of child pornography and possession of child pornography. Authorities found photos on Dunn's phone that showed him sexually abusing a minor victim.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious and devastating consequences of child sexual abuse, which can have long-lasting trauma for victims. It also demonstrates the importance of law enforcement's ability to thoroughly investigate digital evidence to bring perpetrators to justice.

The details

According to testimony at trial, Dunn engaged in the production of child pornography in September 2022. A search of his phone revealed photos of Dunn sexually abusing a minor victim. The investigation was conducted by the FBI and Kentucky State Police.

  • Dunn was convicted in September 2022.
  • Dunn was sentenced on March 4, 2026.

The players

Jerry W. Dunn

A 60-year-old man from Corbin, Kentucky, who was convicted on five counts of production of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky

The federal prosecutor's office that handled the case against Dunn.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that investigated the case along with Kentucky State Police.

Kentucky State Police

The state law enforcement agency that investigated the case along with the FBI.

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What’s next

Dunn must serve at least 85 percent of his 60-year sentence.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need to protect children from sexual predators and the importance of thorough digital investigations to bring perpetrators to justice and prevent further abuse.