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Maryland Man Sentenced for Child Exploitation and CSAM Production

Maryland Man Sentenced for Child Exploitation and CSAM Production

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ThreatCluster •September 30, 2026 at 22:31 UTC
  • •Brigham was sentenced to 25 years for exploiting minors and possessing CSAM.
  • •He coerced three girls aged 13-14 into sexually explicit conduct.
  • •Law enforcement seized multiple devices and firearms during the investigation.

Mark Travis Brigham, a 37-year-old man from Mount Airy, Maryland, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting minors and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). He coerced three girls, aged 13 to 14, to engage in sexually explicit conduct between September 2023 and August 2024. Brigham produced explicit images using his cellphone and secretly recorded individuals using a hidden camera. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at his residence on August 6, 2025, seizing multiple devices and 35 firearms. Brigham pled guilty to the charges in June 2026. This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat child exploitation.

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2023-09-01
Exploitation began
Brigham started coercing minors into explicit conduct.
Justice
2024-08-31
Exploitation ended
Brigham's exploitation of minors continued until this date.
Justice
2025-08-06
Search warrant executed
Law enforcement seized devices and firearms from Brigham's residence.
Foxbaltimore
2026-06-01
Guilty plea
Brigham pled guilty to charges of child exploitation and CSAM possession.
Justice
2026-09-30
Sentencing announced
Brigham was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.
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What charges did Brigham face?
Brigham faced charges of sexually exploiting minors and possessing child sexual abuse material.
What was the outcome of the case?
Brigham was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison followed by lifetime supervised release.
What was seized during the investigation?
Law enforcement seized a tablet, digital camera, two cellphones, and 35 firearms from Brigham's residence.