Mark A. Totten United States Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan
Brandon Lee Chase, a 45-year-old resident of Walkerville, Michigan, has been sentenced to 90 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Andrew Birge, made the announcement following the sentencing.
Court documents reveal that Chase sexually abused the child of a woman he was dating over several years and recorded explicit videos of the abuse. Chase is identified as a repeat sex offender and faces additional charges in another case pending sentencing in Shelby Village.
Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Michigan, commented on the outcome: “Today’s sentencing of Brandon Chase is a decisive victory in the FBI’s unyielding battle against sexual predators who prey on our most vulnerable population.” He acknowledged the efforts of various law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution, including the FBI’s WEBCHEX Task Force, Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, Muskegon Justice for Women Task Force, and thanked the U.S. Attorney's Office for their role.
The investigation was conducted by multiple agencies: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, Muskegon Township Police Department, and Muskegon Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Doaa Al-Howaishy led the prosecution.
This case falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative aimed at protecting children from online exploitation and abuse. The program involves collaboration between federal and local law enforcement to prosecute offenders and educate communities about online safety for children. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
