Independence Man Sentenced To 16 Years For Distributing Child Pornography

Michael Clark was sentenced on Tuesday, June 23.

(Covington, Ky.) - An Independence man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison on Tuesday for distributing child pornography. 

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Michael Clark, 49, distributed child pornography, on five different occasions, to a law enforcement officer using a peer-to-peer file-sharing network called BitTorrent

In April 2018, a search warrant was executed at Clark's residence where the child pornography was found on his computer through a forensic examination. 

Over a year later, the 49-year-old was convicted by a federal jury this past September.

Under federal law, Clark will serve 85 percent of the prison sentence and will be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for 20 years once he is released. 

More from Local News


Events

Traffic Impacts for I-71 Widening Projects

Beginning Sunday, April 26.

UPDATE: Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in Interstate 75 Collision

The incident took place early Monday morning.

Master Trooper Daniel Elmore Receives Life Saving Award

The award recognizes his actions on July 4, 2025, in Decatur County.

ORVC Names Top Performers for April 13-18

Eight earned weekly honors, while several others were recognized.

Local Sports Report - April 21, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Field Dedication Ceremony Set for Wednesday at South Ripley High School

A baseball and softball doubleheader will follow the ceremony.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Shania Twain - That Don't Impress Me Much

Jimmie Allen Make Me Want To 17:52
Luke Combs Doin' This 17:45
Dierks Bentley Lot of Leaving Left to Do 17:41
Caylee Hammack Family Tree - Eagle Only 17:38