Attorney General Raúl Labrador has reported the sentencing of three men from Idaho for the sexual exploitation of children. The men were sentenced on April 28, 2025, in separate cases dealing with child pornography.
Gregg McFarlane, aged 51, was sentenced in Shoshone County on two counts of sexual exploitation by possession of child pornography and one count under a new law targeting AI-generated child sex abuse images. The investigation began in August 2024 when Detective Jim Bohr identified child sexual abuse material (CSAM) being uploaded from McFarlane’s address. A search of McFarlane's residence uncovered a variety of electronic devices and a child-sized sex doll. McFarlane admitted to downloading and searching for CSAM online. His devices were found to contain over 200 files of CSAM and AI-generated images appearing to be young children. Judge Barbara Duggan sentenced McFarlane to 10 years in prison, with parole eligibility after three years. Deputy Attorney General James Haws prosecuted the case.
Skylar Reed, aged 25, received his sentence in Bannock County for two counts of sexual exploitation by possession of child pornography. In July 2024, a CyberTip alerted the ICAC Unit to Reed’s accounts downloading CSAM. A search executed in November 2024 led to Reed admitting to downloading and sharing CSAM. Judge Robert Naftz sentenced Reed to 10 years, with parole possible after two and a half years. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Attorneys General Madison Allen and Austin Young.
Seth Tanaka, aged 23, was sentenced in Bonneville County for two counts of sexual exploitation by possession of child pornography. The ICAC Unit had received a CyberTip about Tanaka in February 2024 for uploading CSAM on social media. Officers found CSAM on his phone, and Tanaka admitted interest in young females. Judge Michael Whyte sentenced him to 10 years, with retained jurisdiction for up to one year. Deputy Attorney General Madison Allen prosecuted the case.
“Idaho is committed to confronting every form of child exploitation—whether buried in the depths of the internet or advanced through new threats like AI-generated abuse material. My office will continue to pursue these threats with every tool we have. I commend the diligent work of our ICAC Unit, law enforcement partners, and prosecutors who brought these offenders to justice,” stated Attorney General Labrador.