Khari McKoy, a 29-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 74 months in federal prison for possessing hundreds of images depicting the sexual abuse of children. The sentencing took place in U.S. District Court, with Judge Timothy J. Kelly presiding. In addition to his prison term, McKoy will be subject to 10 years of supervised release following his incarceration.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced the sentencing, joined by FBI Assistant Director in Charge Darren B. Cox from the Washington Field Office.
According to court documents, Google reported in January 2024 that more than 1,000 files suspected to contain child sexual abuse material had been uploaded using its Drive applications. This report initiated an investigation by the Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force (CEHTTF). Agents from the FBI and officers from the Metropolitan Police Department reviewed the files and found that most depicted prepubescent boys involved in sexual acts. A subsequent search warrant executed at McKoy’s residence led to the recovery of devices containing additional images.
The case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a national effort started by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at fighting child exploitation and abuse through coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local agencies. The initiative focuses on identifying and prosecuting offenders who exploit children online and rescuing victims. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.justice.gov/psc.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI Washington Field Office and the Metropolitan Police Department’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. This task force includes agents from multiple federal agencies as well as regional detectives, focusing on cases involving child exploitation and human trafficking.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Rachel Bohlen and Karen Shinskie prosecuted the case.
