VIRDEN — Jacob Monty, 28, of Virden, has been charged with two counts of child pornography, according to court documents.
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Monty faces Class X felony charges for allegedly collecting and disseminating videos depicting children under the age of 13 engaging in sexual conduct with other individuals. The offenses reportedly occurred on May 9, 2025.
The arrest comes after investigators from the attorney general's office and Virden Police searched Monty’s residence in the 300 block of East Holden Street and said they found evidence of child sexual abuse material.
“Survivors of child abuse and exploitation are revictimized every time an individual downloads or trades one of these horrific photos or videos,” Raoul said. “My office’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force works tirelessly to identify and track down individuals who assault and exploit children. I will continue to partner with local law enforcement to locate and hold these offenders accountable.
Raoul’s office is prosecuting the case with Macoupin State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison’s office.
The public is reminded that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
