ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - A Jefferson County man pleaded guilty to recording the sexual abuse of a toddler.
Kyle J. Gipson, 22, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis Thursday to one felony count of production of child pornography.
According to Gipson's plea agreement, he sent pictures of a 2-year-old girl to a undercover FBI agent and said he had sexually abused her. He also sent a nude picture and offered to provide access so the girl could be sexually abused.
After a court-approved search of Gipson's home on March 13, investigators found child sexual abuse material involving that toddler and others.
Investigators also found evidence that Gipson discussed his sexual abuse of the victim with six others on social media.
Gipson is facing at least 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years.
The U.S. Attorney's office will ask for the maximum penalty at Gipson's sentencing, scheduled for March 6, 2024.
