Michael Posey
👤 Age at Time of Case
50
📍 Location
Kent, Washington
🔗 Network / Operation
Dark web CSAM site (Operation Grayskull)
💻 Platform(s) Used
Dark web
📅 Case Date
January 22, 2025
📋 Data Source
ICE Press Release
⚖️ Sentence
15 years federal prison
Equivalent to approximately 15 years in prison
📋 Charges
Advertising child pornography as dark web moderator
📄 Case Summary
Kent, Washington man sentenced to 180 months (15 years) for advertising child pornography as a moderator on a dark web site. HSI Portland investigation found him approving posts on a dark web site dedicated to child sexual abuse.
🔗 Network Connection: Dark web CSAM site (Operation Grayskull)
This individual is connected to the Dark web CSAM site (Operation Grayskull) network.
📅 Case Timeline
January 22, 2025
Sentenced: 15 years federal prison
💻 Platforms Used
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📎 Source & Verification
Source: ICE Press Release
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