Clint Allen Wolf, a 34-year-old resident of Selmer, Tennessee, was sentenced on April 6 to 100 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, according to an announcement by D. Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to address crimes involving child sexual abuse material and protect minors from exploitation.
The investigation began in August 2024 after the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received a cyber tip about the transmission of 22 files containing child sexual abuse material through a social media application. The report was initially assigned to the Knoxville Police Department and later transferred to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Jackson. Authorities executed a search warrant at Wolf’s residence in December 2024 and seized multiple cell phones and electronic devices. A search revealed more than 600 images depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, including prepubescent children and those under age twelve.
Wolf was indicted by a federal grand jury in January 2025 on one count of possessing child pornography. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge J. Daniel Breen to over eight years in prison followed by five years of supervised release. There is no parole available within the federal system.
Dunavant said, “Possession of child pornography is a despicable crime that endangers and harms real child victims forever. And we know that demand drives supply. By seeking out and possessing hundreds of images of young children being sexually abused, Wolf contributed to their past victimization, and he will now spend over 8 years in prison where he cannot contribute to the future harm to children in the name of profit.”
The investigation involved members from several agencies: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), Knoxville Police Department, Selmer Police Department, and McNairy County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Josh Morrow prosecuted the case.
