Columbia, South Carolina – United States Attorney Sherri A.
Lydon announced today that Darrell Henry Adam, age 29, of Rock Hill, was
sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for manufacturing child pornography.
Facts presented during the hearing showed that Adam recorded
his sexual assault of a child. Adam then
showed the video to a confidential witness he met through an online dating
app. Adam indicated to the confidential
witness that he had also provided methamphetamine to the child. After the confidential witness saw the
recording, he called the local office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to
report the abuse. The York County
Sheriff’s Office and the FBI responded to Adam’s residence that day. After questioning Adam, the investigators
obtained a search warrant to look through the home and Adam's electronics.
Investigators discovered hundreds of child pornography images and videos within
Adam's electronic devices, including the abuse video described by the
confidential witness. Adam was immediately arrested and has remained in custody
during the prosecution of his case.
“The highest calling of the United States Attorney’s Office
is to keep South Carolinians safe,” said U.S. Attorney Lydon. “In partnership with local, state, and
federal law enforcement, we will relentlessly pursue those who harm our
children. Thanks to the hard work of the
York County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and the Attorney General’s Office,
Darrell Adam has been brought to justice for the horrific crime he committed.”
"This sentence demonstrates the danger and depravity of
these offenses. The immediate response
and tremendous work of our personnel and our partners in the York County
Sheriff's Office saved children from further harm. The FBI will remain committed to working with
our law enforcement partners to investigate these matters, find those
responsible and protect children," said FBI Special Agent in Charge
Alphonso Norris.
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