Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced today that Austin Christopher Stephenson, of Brookhaven, has been sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation involving state, local, and federal authorities.

The case was investigated and prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office with assistance from the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department — where the case originated — and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department.

“Thanks to the diligent work of our cyber crime investigators, we successfully stopped a predator from doing more harm,” said Attorney General Fitch. “I am grateful to our partners in law enforcement from across the country who work closely with our office to protect our children and make the Internet a safer place. If you su

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