Lexington Man Arrested for Possessing Child Pornography

Accused of sharing explicit videos with minor and possessing video of minor engaged in sexual acts

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:30pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a broken cell phone screen, reflecting a faint, distorted image of a child's face, against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A chilling visual metaphor for the exploitation of minors and the distribution of child pornography, which can have devastating impacts on victims.Lexington Today

A 48-year-old Lexington County man named Steven Schulz has been arrested and charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and unlawful dissemination of obscene material to a person under 18 years of age. According to arrest warrants, Schulz possessed a video of a minor engaging in sexual intercourse with an adult male, and also sent a sexually explicit video of himself to a minor.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious issue of child exploitation and the distribution of child pornography, which can have devastating impacts on victims. It also raises concerns about online safety and the need for stronger measures to protect minors from predatory behavior.

The details

On October 25, 2024, Schulz allegedly possessed a video of a minor having sexual intercourse with an adult male. On the same day, he is accused of sending a video of an unknown male performing oral sex on another male to a minor, with the message 'To be fair, here's a video of my friend sucking me off. Lol.'

  • On October 25, 2024, Schulz allegedly possessed the video of a minor engaged in sexual acts.
  • On October 25, 2024, Schulz allegedly sent the explicit video to a minor.

The players

Steven Schulz

A 48-year-old Lexington County man who has been arrested and charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and unlawful dissemination of obscene material to a person under 18 years of age.

Lexington County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency that requested the investigation into Schulz's alleged crimes.

South Carolina Attorney General's Office

The office that will be prosecuting the case against Schulz.

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What’s next

Schulz is currently being held at the Lexington County Detention Center, and the case will be prosecuted by the South Carolina Attorney General's Office.

The takeaway

This disturbing case underscores the critical need for continued vigilance and stronger measures to protect minors from online predators and the distribution of child pornography, which can have long-lasting and traumatic effects on victims.