Man Sentenced 19 Years for Child Abuse Material | Richmond News

A 40-year-old man from Henrico County, Phillip Michael Taft, has been sentenced to 19 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing child sex abuse material — a crime that escalated after authorities found disturbing content on his phone and a separate account, following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. His criminal history includes eight felony convictions for animal sexual abuse and eight more for allowing it on his property. FBI evidence, including graphic text messages and images, confirms his pattern of abuse. His state and federal sentences will run consecutively, ensuring he serves a lengthy prison term. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3816001132c1710e