S. Lane Tucker, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney's Office District of Alaska
A Shaktoolik resident, Matthew Jackson, 23, has admitted guilt to charges of cyberstalking and the sexual exploitation of a minor for the purpose of producing child pornography. This plea was entered in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Court documents reveal that from December 2021 to July 2023, Jackson used a phone to communicate with three victims aged 15. He requested they create and send him sexually explicit images and videos. The victims complied with his requests.
In addition to these offenses, Jackson solicited nude images from an adult victim during the same period. After receiving the images, he began harassing and threatening this victim through messaging platforms. He claimed he could profit by selling these images and threatened to do so unless the victim agreed to engage in sexual intercourse with him.
Jackson's sentencing is set for August 22, 2025. He faces a potential sentence ranging from 15 years to life imprisonment. A federal district court judge will decide his sentence after evaluating U.S. Sentencing Guidelines along with other statutory considerations.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska and Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day of the FBI Anchorage Field Office.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI Anchorage Field Office with support from the Alaska State Troopers. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carly Vosacek is handling prosecution duties for this case.
