U.S. Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref | U.S. Department of Justice
A jury in Spokane, Washington has found Tony J. Bolen, 43, and Casey Allen Greer, 47, guilty of several charges related to child sexual abuse material. The United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref announced the verdicts which include Production of Child Pornography, Conspiracy to Produce Child Pornography, and Commission of a Felony Sex Offense by an Individual Required to Register as a Sex Offender. Additionally, Greer was convicted of Distribution of Child Pornography, while Bolen was found guilty on counts of Receipt and Transportation of Child Pornography.
Evidence presented during the trial revealed that from October to December 2021, Bolen and Greer collaborated to produce material involving the sexual abuse of a young child. Greer had been abusing the child since May 2021. They communicated about access to the victim and methods for ensuring compliance during abuse. Greer shared images and videos with Bolen who also instructed him on specific acts of abuse.
Both men have prior convictions for Child Molestation in Washington State which required them to register as sex offenders under state and federal law.
"My heart goes out to the young victim in this case," said United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref. "The harm and trauma that Mr. Bolen and Mr. Greer caused will last long after this trial, but I am hopeful the guilty verdicts provide some comfort and closure to the victim and their loved ones."
Chief John R. Batiste expressed pride in his team's involvement: "The Washington State Patrol is honored to be a part of the team that successfully worked this case. We will always do our best to protect our vulnerable children and make our communities safer."
Presiding over the trial was United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke which commenced on December 9, 2024. Sentencing is scheduled for April 23, 2025.
This case forms part of Project Safe Childhood—a Department of Justice initiative launched in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation nationwide by coordinating efforts across various agencies.
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations alongside the Washington State Patrol and Spokane Police Department within the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force framework. Prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Ann T. Wick and Laurel J. Holland.
