Alexander James Koby, a 40-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to receiving child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) over the internet. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Koby faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and up to 40 years in federal prison, along with a possible life term of supervised release. His sentencing is set for November 20, 2025.
Koby has been held in federal custody since September 2024 after being transferred from state custody, where he was serving time for failing to register as a sex offender. In 2014, Koby was convicted in federal court for possessing CSAM and began a 25-year term of supervised release following his release from prison in August 2019.
A search conducted on December 7, 2022 at Koby’s residence led to the seizure of a computer, cellphone, and external hard disk drive. During an interview with investigators, Koby admitted using an internet browser to search for photos and videos depicting children being sexually abused and stated that he masturbated while viewing these materials. When questioned about his actions, Koby said he gets a high from “living dangerously.”
Forensic analysis of the seized devices found 103 videos and 2,311 photos showing young children being sexually abused. Investigators determined that Koby had downloaded and received these files between March and December 2022.
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney D. Rodney Brown.
“This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney D. Rodney Brown.”
The prosecution falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative started in 2006 by the Department of Justice aimed at fighting child sexual exploitation and abuse nationwide. The program brings together federal, state, and local resources to find offenders who exploit children online and help identify victims. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.justice.gov/psc.
