A doctor from Wasilla, practicing at the Alaska Brain Center, was arrested following an indictment by a federal grand jury in Alaska. The charges against Jeffrey Sponsler, aged 67, involve possession of child pornography. Sponsler also owns Alaska Music and Arts, a studio offering music, karate, and dance classes for children.
According to court documents, on March 17, 2025, Sponsler knowingly possessed and accessed with intent to view materials containing child sexual abuse images of minors under 12 years old. The FBI conducted a search of his home after receiving information about his alleged activities related to child pornography.
During the search, multiple electronic devices were seized including computers and external storage media. Initial reviews of these devices reportedly revealed content depicting adults and minors in nude beauty contests. It is further alleged that Sponsler edited these images to focus on young girls' genitalia and created slideshows from them.
Sponsler faces one count of possession of child pornography. His initial court appearance is scheduled for June 9, 2025 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kyle F. Reardon in the District Court for the District of Alaska. If found guilty, he could face up to 20 years in prison. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district judge considering various guidelines.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska alongside Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day of the FBI Anchorage Field Office and Colonel Maurice Hughes from the Alaska State Troopers.
Investigations are ongoing by both the FBI Anchorage Field Office and Alaska State Troopers. Anyone with information regarding Sponsler’s actions is urged to contact the FBI Anchorage Field Office or submit tips anonymously online.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Ivers will prosecute this case.
It should be noted that an indictment is merely an allegation; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in court.
This case aligns with Project Safe Childhood's objectives—a Department of Justice initiative launched in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation via enhanced collaboration between federal agencies to identify perpetrators while rescuing victims involved through internet-based crimes against children.
For further details about Project Safe Childhood visit their website at https://www.justice.gov/psc
An update clarified a previous misspelling error concerning the defendant's name.
