A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted a man from Shaktoolik on charges of cyberstalking and sexual exploitation of children. The indictment alleges that Matthew Jackson, 22, engaged in cyberstalking one adult and two minors between December 2021 and July 2023. The intent was reportedly to injure, harass, and cause significant emotional distress to the victims.
Jackson is also accused of sexually exploiting three minors during this period to produce child sexual abuse material. The indictment claims he possessed such material on August 1, 2023.
He faces multiple charges: three counts of cyberstalking with an enhanced penalty allegation, three counts of sexual exploitation of a child related to production, and one count related to possession. Jackson was arrested on November 26 and will appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Scott A. Oravec in the District Court for Alaska tomorrow. If convicted, he could receive a sentence ranging from 15 years to life imprisonment.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney S. Lane Tucker for the District of Alaska and Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day of the FBI Anchorage Field Office.
The FBI Anchorage Field Office is leading the investigation with help from the Alaska State Troopers. They are seeking information from anyone who may have encountered Jackson online or offline under his name or alias "Matt Jackson." Information can be reported to the FBI Anchorage Field Office at (907) 276-4441 or anonymously via tips.fbi.gov.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Carly Vosacek is handling prosecution duties for this case.
It is important to note that an indictment is merely an allegation; all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
