Soldier had 90 images, 70 videos containing child sexual abuse while stationed in Fort Campbell

PADUCAH, Ky. (FOX 56) — A former Fort Campbell soldier was sentenced in mid-February for receiving and distributing child pornography.

The United States Attorney’s Office said 24-year-old Brett Nicolas Ellison was sentenced to 5 years and 4 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.

Between November 2019 and June 2022, Ellison received and possessed child sexual abuse material while he was a soldier stationed at the Fort Campbell Army Post, possessing over 90 images and 70 videos containing child sexual abuse material, according to court documents.

Ellison was also ordered to pay $57,000 in restitution to victims.

There is no parole in the federal system.