Date: 10-09-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Jeremy McCallum

Case Number: 4:21-cr-20088

Judge: Kay F. Behm

Court: The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Wayne County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Detroit

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:

Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with SEXUALLY EXPLOITING CHILDREN
HOLLY MAN SENTENCED TO 85 YEARS FOR SEXUALLY EXPLOITING CHILDREN

On January 31, 2020, law enforcement searched Jeremy McCallum’s home for child sexually abusive material. The search resulted in the recovery of hard copies and digital files depicting years-long, horrific sexual abuse of three minor children by McCallum. McCallum abused one minor female for the better part of a decade, documenting his abuse of her on VHS tape, on his cell phone, and in Polaroid pictures. He abused another minor female when she was an infant, recording his sexual abuse of her on VHS tape and on his cell phone. Finally, on a VHS tape, an FBI agent located an instance of sexual abuse that McCallum committed against a minor male.

Following years of litigation, McCallum pleaded guilty, on June 18, 2024, to all the charges in the indictment, including ten counts of the sexual exploitation of a child and one count of possession of child pornography.

“This defendant committed monstrous crimes. This prosecution and sentence should send a strong message to child predators: you will suffer severe consequences if you harm our children,” said U.S. Attorney Ison.

"The despicable acts of sexual exploitation, especially against children, are amongst the most horrific crimes investigated by our office," said Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Michigan. "The sentencing of Jeremy McCallum is a direct result of the collaborative efforts between the Michigan State Police and the FBI, Oakland County Resident Agency. This sentencing sends a clear and stern warning to those who believe they can prey on our most vulnerable population and evade justice. The successful prosecution by the United States Attorney's Office of Eastern Michigan is a crucial step in the healing process for those victimized by Mr. McCallum's deplorable and heinous actions."

This case was investigated by the FBI and the Michigan State Police. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christopher Rawsthorne and Tara Hindelang.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 85 years in federal prison

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