New Jersey Man Sentenced for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Drew Holzlein, a 57-year-old man from Manchester, New Jersey, was sentenced to 350 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on a dark web forum. Holzlein served as a moderator on the site from 2019 until his arrest in January 2024, sharing thousands of explicit images of minors. The FBI's Child Exploitation Operational Unit investigated the case, leading to the recovery of multiple devices containing CSAM. Holzlein had a prior conviction for endangering the welfare of a child. The sentencing reflects a commitment to dismantling dark web networks involved in child exploitation. Holzlein will also face lifetime supervised release after his prison term.

Key Points: • Drew Holzlein sentenced to over 29 years for distributing CSAM on the dark web. • Holzlein moderated a site dedicated to sharing child sexual abuse material from 2019 to 2024. • The case highlights ongoing efforts by the FBI to combat child exploitation online.