A jury in Spokane, Washington, has found Tony J. Bolen, 43, and Casey Allen Greer, 47, guilty of multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material. United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref announced the verdicts for Production of Child Pornography, Conspiracy to Produce Child Pornography, and Commission of a Felony Sex Offense by an Individual Required to Register as a Sex Offender. Additionally, Greer was convicted of Distribution of Child Pornography, while Bolen was found guilty of Receipt and Transportation of Child Pornography.
Court documents revealed that between October and December 2021, Bolen and Greer collaborated to produce child sexual abuse material involving a young child whom Greer had been abusing since May 2021. They coordinated access to the victim and discussed methods to ensure compliance during the abuse. Greer sent images and videos of the abuse to Bolen, who instructed Greer on specific acts to perform.
Both men have prior convictions for Child Molestation in Washington State and were required by law to register as sex offenders.
United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref expressed empathy for the victim: "My heart goes out to the young victim in this case. The harm and trauma that Mr. Bolen and Mr. Greer caused will last long after this trial, but I am hopeful the guilty verdicts provide some comfort and closure to the victim and their loved ones."
Chief John R. Batiste of the Washington State Patrol stated: "The Washington State Patrol is honored to be a part of the team that successfully worked this case. We will always do our best to protect our vulnerable children and make our communities safer."
The trial began on December 9, 2024, under United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke's supervision. Sentencing is scheduled for April 23, 2025.
This case falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation through collaboration among federal, state, and local resources.
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations alongside the Washington State Patrol and Spokane Police Department as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Assistant United States Attorneys Ann T. Wick and Laurel J. Holland are prosecuting the case.