A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted a man from Shaktoolik on charges of cyberstalking and sexual exploitation of children. The indictment alleges that Matthew Jackson, 22, engaged in cyberstalking activities targeting one adult and two minors between December 2021 and July 2023, with the intent to cause harm and emotional distress. Furthermore, Jackson is accused of sexually exploiting three minors to produce child sexual abuse material.
Court documents also state that on August 1, 2023, Jackson knowingly possessed material containing child sexual abuse content. He was arrested on November 26 and faces multiple charges: three counts of cyberstalking with an enhanced penalty allegation, three counts of sexual exploitation of a child related to the production of child pornography, and one count related to possession.
Jackson's initial court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow before U.S. Magistrate Judge Scott A. Oravec at the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. If convicted, he could face a sentence ranging from 15 years to life imprisonment. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
U.S. Attorney S. Lane Tucker for the District of Alaska and Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day from the FBI Anchorage Field Office announced the indictment.
The investigation is being conducted by the FBI Anchorage Field Office with assistance from the Alaska State Troopers. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Jackson's alleged actions or who may have encountered him online under names Matthew Jackson or Matt Jackson to contact the FBI Anchorage Field Office at (907) 276-4441 or submit information anonymously at tips.fbi.gov.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Carly Vosacek is leading the prosecution in this case.
It should be noted that an indictment represents only an allegation; all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.