The Attorney General’s Office announced that Jason Muxlow, 45, of Westminster, Vermont, was sentenced today in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, after pleading guilty to three felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The court, with Judge John Treadwell presiding, sentenced Mr. Muxlow by plea agreement to 22 months in jail, with credit for time served, and a 15-year term of probation with conditions that he complete sex offender programming, have no contact with minors, and restrict his access to the internet. If Mr. Muxlow violates the terms of his probation, he faces 6 to 15 years in jail. Mr. Muxlow is also required to register as a sex offender for 10 years after he is discharged from probation.
VT-ICAC investigates cases of child sexual exploitation occurring over the internet, including the production and online distribution of child sexual abuse materials. VT-ICAC also provides forensic examination services, technical assistance, law enforcement training, and public education and outreach.
"Every child deserves a safe childhood," stated an official from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). NCMEC serves as the nation’s centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. Reports can be made regarding suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts, child sexual molestation, child sexual abuse material, child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, unsolicited obscene materials sent to a child, misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the internet.
To make a report, individuals can call the 24-hour call center at 1-800-843-5678 or visit https://report.cybertip.org.
Additionally, NCMEC offers support for those recovering from child sexual exploitation. Services include emotional and peer support, assistance in removing content from the internet, and locating mental health professionals. For more information on these resources or to seek help now visit https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/csam-resources or call the 24-hour call center at 1-800-843-5678.