A man from Nashville, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for crimes related to the sexual exploitation of children. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona.
Addison Lee Cook, also known as “Adihsun,” age 34, received a sentence of 360 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release. In May, Cook pleaded guilty to producing child pornography and coercion and enticement of a minor. He will be required to register as a sex offender under federal law.
“There is no place in our communities for those who prey on vulnerable children,” said U.S. Attorney Escalona. “These cases are successful because of strong partnerships with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. We have one common goal: to pursue justice for child victims. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of our law enforcement partners in Alabama and Tennessee, this predator has been held accountable for his actions.”
David R. Fitzgibbons, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Birmingham Division, stated: “The FBI, together with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, will stop at nothing to protect the most vulnerable members of our society. Together, we have ensured one less predator is victimizing the most innocent and vulnerable members of our community.”
According to court documents, an investigator from the University of Alabama Police Department responded on April 12, 2024, to allegations involving a minor victim after the victim’s mother reported concerns through both the FBI National Threat Operations Center and an Alabama hotline. The report indicated that Cook used Snapchat to communicate with the minor who lived in Alabama. Following this report, authorities obtained and executed a search warrant at Cook’s residence in Tennessee. While no images or videos specifically involving the minor were found on seized devices, investigators discovered child sexual abuse material on every device—16 images and four videos.
Authorities encourage anyone who suspects child exploitation to contact law enforcement or file reports with organizations such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children via www.cybertipline.org.
This case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Childhood—a national initiative started by the Department of Justice in 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation online through coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local agencies.
The investigation involved multiple agencies including FBI Birmingham Division, University of Alabama Police Department, Homewood Police Department, and FBI Nashville Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney R. Leann White handled prosecution.
