A Louisville man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography and violating supervised release. Jason Florence, aged 49, received a 10-year sentence for the possession charge, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. An additional year was added to his sentence due to the violation of a previous federal supervised release term.
U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky announced the sentencing alongside Robert Holman, Special Agent in Charge at the United States Secret Service. "I appreciate the outstanding work of the Secret Service and the trial team during the investigation and prosecution of this case," stated U.S. Attorney Bennett. "We will continue to prioritize the apprehension and prosecution of individuals in the Western District who sexually exploit the most vulnerable of victims."
Florence's recent conviction stems from his possession of graphic videos and images while on federal supervised release for a prior offense dating back to 2015 involving attempted transportation and possession of child pornography.
The conviction followed a two-day jury trial held in August. The case was investigated by the United States Secret Service, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys A. Spencer McKiness and Danielle Yannelli leading the prosecution.
This case falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse through coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local resources.
There is no parole available within the federal system.