Kentucky Man Charged for Possession of Child Sex Dolls and Abuse Images

Kenneth Moore challenges state law banning child sex dolls and computer-generated child sexual content

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:10am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a child sex doll, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The possession of child sex dolls and computer-generated child sexual content has become a growing legal and ethical battleground.Sturgis Today

The Kentucky Attorney General's Office is defending a state law that bans the possession of child sex dolls and computer-generated sexual material involving identifiable minors. The case involves a 50-year-old man from Sturgis, Kentucky named Kenneth Moore, who was arrested for possessing three child sex dolls and dozens of child sex abuse videos and images on his cell phone.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing legal battle over the regulation of child sex dolls and computer-generated child sexual content, which some argue can fuel the exploitation of minors even without the use of real children. The Kentucky law was passed unanimously in 2024, but Moore is challenging its constitutionality.

The details

Kenneth Moore was arrested in July 2025 after a search warrant was executed at his home. A forensic search of his cell phone uncovered the child sex dolls as well as numerous videos and images depicting the sexual exploitation of minors. Moore was indicted on 10 counts of possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, 5 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a minor, and 1 count of trafficking a child sex doll.

  • Kenneth Moore was arrested in July 2025 following the execution of a search warrant at his home.
  • In 2024, the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 207 which banned the possession of child sex dolls and computer-generated sexual material involving identifiable children.

The players

Kenneth Moore

A 50-year-old man from Sturgis, Kentucky who was arrested for possession of child sex dolls and child sexual abuse material.

Kentucky Attorney General's Office

The state agency that is defending the constitutionality of Kentucky's law banning child sex dolls and computer-generated child sexual content.

Kentucky General Assembly

The state legislature that unanimously passed House Bill 207 in 2024, banning the possession of child sex dolls and computer-generated sexual material involving identifiable children.

Gov. Andy Beshear

The Governor of Kentucky who signed House Bill 207 into law in 2024.

Union County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the case against Kenneth Moore.

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What they’re saying

“The Kentucky Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday a legal action to uphold a statute banning the possession of child sex dolls and computer-generated sexual material that includes identifiable children.”

— Kentucky Attorney General's Office

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide whether to uphold the constitutionality of Kentucky's law banning child sex dolls and computer-generated child sexual content.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing legal and ethical debates around the regulation of child sex dolls and computer-generated child sexual material, which some argue can fuel the exploitation of minors even without the use of real children. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for similar laws in other states.