Inmate serving 50-year sentence for rape of child sentenced 10 additional years for child pornography
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE:
Inmate Serving 50-Year Sentence for Rape of a Child and Aggravated Sexual Battery Sentenced to 10 More Years for Possession of Child Pornography
Jackson, TN – Dallas Jay Stewart, 43, was sentenced to 10 more years in federal prison on possession of child pornography. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the sentence today.
According to information presented in court, a targeted inmate cell search was conducted on Stewart’s cell. The search revealed an electronic storage device. A forensic examination revealed images of child sexual abuse material. Stewart was charged with one count of possession of child pornography.
On November 5, 2025, United States District Judge J. Daniel Breen sentenced Stewart to 130 months’ imprisonment and five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
Stewart is currently serving a 50-year sentence for rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery. This sentence will run consecutive to the 50-year sentence.
Additionally, Stewart must comply with the conditions of the Sexual Offender Registry upon his release.
U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant said: “With persistent recidivism and technology, criminals are finding new and increasingly disturbing ways to victimize and exploit child victims, even while behind prison walls. This case demonstrates that no matter where offenders are located, our FBI partners in the Child Exploitation Task Force will find them and we will hold them accountable for internet crimes against children.”
This case was investigated by Agent Eric McCraw, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Nashville-Jackson Resident Agency Child Exploitation Task Force, and the State of Tennessee Department of Corrections Office of Investigations and Conduct.
Assistant United States Attorney Caroline Parish prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
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