Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography in Texas, California

Two men have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for crimes involving child pornography. Jamie Hackney, a 36-year-old from Fort Worth, was sentenced to 50 years after pleading guilty to producing and transporting child pornography; the case was uncovered through a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and investigated by the Fort Worth Police Department and FBI. Paul William Flett, 44, from Humboldt, received a 15-year sentence for sexual exploitation of a child, including sending and soliciting child pornography from underage girls; his case involved multiple agencies including the FBI and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Both men’s sentences reflect the severity of their offenses and the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies in bringing them to justice. In addition to prison terms, Flett faces supervised release and restitution payments. These prosecutions underscore ongoing federal efforts to combat child exploitation through diligent investigation and interagency collaboration.