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Edward Bates sentenced to 35 years for child porn, guns, and sex offender violations.
Edward J. Bates, 57, of Olney, Illinois, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for distributing child pornography to a minor, possessing firearms as a convicted felon, and violating sex offender registration requirements.
He had prior convictions for similar offenses and was found with a 9mm handgun and .38 revolver in June 2024.
The case, prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft, involved federal agencies and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
After prison, Bates will be on lifetime supervised release.
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Edward Bates sentenciado a 35 años por pornografía infantil, armas y delitos sexuales.