A man from Martin County, North Carolina, was sentenced to over 16 years in prison followed by 30 years of supervised release for distributing child pornography, according to an announcement made in New Bern, N.C. Alexander Madison Chambers, aged 26, was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security.
Court records show that an undercover Homeland Security agent discovered Chambers involved in a group chat sharing child sexual abuse materials. Chambers reportedly communicated with the undercover agent in private messages, where he admitted to abusing a child and showed interest in abusing the purported 4-year-old child of the agent.
The investigation led HSI agents to execute a search warrant at Chambers' home in Williamston, where multiple devices were seized. The seized devices contained images and videos of child pornography. Authorities also found that Chambers used a messaging application known for trading child sexual abuse material. This application housed conversations where Chambers shared child pornography with the undercover agent and other users.
Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Homeland Security Investigations Charlotte, Cardell T. Morant, stated, "The sentencing of this individual should serve as a clear message: HSI and our law enforcement partners remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting children and bringing to justice those who exploit them." Morant emphasized the commitment to use all available tools to identify offenders and protect vulnerable individuals.
The announcement was made by Daniel P. Bubar, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, following the sentencing by U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan. The Department of Homeland Security conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Charity Wilson prosecuted the case.
Further details and court documents can be accessed on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina's website or through PACER by searching for Case No. 7:24-CR-62-FL-RN.