Medford, Oregon- A Medford man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in federal prison for using social media platforms to coerce and exploit an Oregon child online, federal prosecutors announced.
Nicholas James Shaw, 38, received a 120-month sentence followed by a lifetime of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $66,000 in restitution to his victims.
According to court documents, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) launched an investigation in March 2022 after receiving CyberTipline reports from Snapchat and Kik Messenger regarding the upload of child sexual exploitation material between October 2021 and April 2022. Investigators traced the activity to Shaw, uncovering a months-long period during which he engaged in sexually explicit communications with a minor and coerced the victim into sending him explicit photos and videos.
HSI agents executed a federal search warrant at Shaw’s residence on June 28, 2022, seizing multiple electronic devices that contained child sexual abuse material. Shaw was arrested the following day and initially charged with transportation, receipt, distribution, possession, and access with intent to view child pornography.
On January 21, 2025, Shaw pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor. As part of a plea agreement, he admitted to the exploitation and agreed to pay restitution and forfeit property used in the crimes.
The case was investigated by HSI with assistance from the Medford Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John C. Brassell for the District of Oregon.
Authorities encourage anyone with information about child exploitation to contact HSI at (866) 347-2423 or report online at report.cybertip.org.
The prosecution falls under Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse through coordination of federal, state, and local resources.
Source: Oregon DOJ
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