KEY POINTS
A federal jury in Jacksonville has convicted Joshua Keith Davis, 53, on multiple charges related to the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the verdict, which found Davis guilty on a total of 11 counts following a trial. Davis now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison for each of the most serious production counts.
According to evidence presented in court, Davis produced explicit material depicting infants between 2011 and 2013. He then used the internet to distribute this material to several other individuals. In 2022, investigators also found Davis in possession of CSAM, leading to the charges.
The jury found Davis guilty on five counts of production of CSAM, five counts of distribution, and one count of possession. His sentencing hearing has been scheduled for October 29, 2025.
Sentencing and Penalties
The penalties for these federal crimes are severe. Each of the five production offenses carries a mandatory minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years in prison. The five distribution offenses each carry a sentence of at least 5 years and up to 20 years, while the possession charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
Investigation and Prosecution
This case was the result of a collaborative investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The successful prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Noah P. Dorman and Special Assistant United States Attorney Rachel S. Lyons.
The conviction holds Davis accountable for creating and disseminating heinous material over several years. The lengthy mandatory prison sentences he faces underscore the federal government’s commitment to prosecuting individuals who exploit children and combat the spread of such material.
