Medford Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse
A Medford man, David Lee Hurd, 56, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Jackson County for encouraging child sexual abuse. The conviction followed an investigation that uncovered over 1,000 child sexual abuse material images on his electronic devices.…
Medford Klamath Falls, OR, September 18, 2026 —
David Lee Hurd, a 56-year-old resident of Medford, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Jackson County. The sentence stems from his conviction for encouraging child sexual abuse.
The conviction follows an investigation that revealed extensive evidence of illegal activity. Authorities discovered over 1,000 images of child sexual abuse material stored on Hurd’s electronic devices. The nature and origin of these materials were central to the investigation.
Hurd entered a guilty plea to eight counts of second-degree encouraging child sexual abuse. This plea signifies his admission of guilt for the charges brought against him.
The Jackson County court rendered the 20-year sentence, marking the conclusion of legal proceedings in this case. The investigation and subsequent sentencing highlight the ongoing efforts to address and prosecute crimes involving child exploitation.
Story summarized from the original created by Troy Heie on rv-times.com, see more information here.
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