Jack Keegan Davis, 22, of Columbus, Ohio has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, coercion and enticement of a minor, and receipt and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
The U.S. District Attorney's Office for South Carolina provided details in a news release Thursday.
Court documents and statements made in court revealed that for a little more than two years beginning in August 2022, Davis operated 130 display names on several social media platforms, where he posed as a minor and caused others to believe they were speaking with a minor. He used those platforms to convince minors to engage in sexual conduct and to produce child sexual abuse material.
The news release states that once Davis received the explicit material, he shared it on the internet—causing one minor to believe the two were in relationship. When the victim began to withdraw, investigators say Davis began a campaign of stalking and threats towards the minor and their family, despite being served with a restraining order.
Davis will serve a minimum of 10 years to life in prison, and if released, will be required to register as a sex offender. He also faces a fine of up to $250,000, restitution, and supervision by the U.S. Probation Office following any prison term.
The case was investigated by the FBI, the Kershaw County, S.C. Sheriff’s Department, and the Franklin County, Ohio Sheriff’s Department.