Timothy Scott Acker was sentenced Thursday to 120 months in prison in a federal case involving possession of child sexual abuse material.
The Federal Case
The FBI reported that Acker received the 120-month sentence. The case involved his possession of child sexual abuse material.
The investigation focused on Acker's possession of child sexual abuse material.
Sentencing in Context
How the Sentence Compares
According to the United States Sentencing Commission, the average sentence for individuals sentenced for child pornography was 118 months in its FY 2025 data. Among individuals convicted of possessing child pornography, the average sentence was 83 months. Those national figures provide broader context but do not predict the outcome of any individual case.
The case was discussed in the same FBI report announcing the sentence.
The report also identified Acker as a registered sex offender.
Federal Court Proceedings
The case proceeded in federal court.
FBI Louisville also flagged the sentencing in a social media post.
The FBI said Louisville and its investigative partners participated in the case.
