Norman Liquor Store Owner Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Possession

Kayvan Karya Rasolkhani faces sentencing after admitting to federal charges.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that Kayvan Karya Rasolkhani, a 46-year-old man from Norman, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. Rasolkhani was the owner of a local liquor store.

Why it matters

The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to crack down on the distribution and possession of exploitative materials involving minors. Convictions for child pornography crimes can result in lengthy prison sentences and lifelong consequences for offenders.

The details

According to the Department of Justice, Rasolkhani admitted to knowingly possessing digital files containing child pornography. The investigation and charges were brought by federal authorities.

  • Rasolkhani pleaded guilty on February 20, 2026.

The players

Kayvan Karya Rasolkhani

A 46-year-old man from Norman, Oklahoma who owned a local liquor store and has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing child pornography.

U.S. Department of Justice

The federal agency that confirmed Rasolkhani's guilty plea and brought the charges against him.

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What’s next

Rasolkhani will be sentenced at a later date, with federal child pornography convictions often resulting in lengthy prison terms.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and prosecute individuals involved in the exploitation of minors through the possession and distribution of child pornography, which remains a serious crime with severe consequences.