Gibson County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography

Jackson, TN – Travis Ray Baird, 40 , of Dyer, Tennessee, was sentenced to 120 months’ imprisonment for distributing child pornography in December 2024. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant, of the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today. The investigation in this case revealed that Baird was distributing child sexual abuse material on the BitTorrent network using his home computer. A forensic examination of Baird’s computer revealed that he distributed over 2,000 child pornographic images. On August 7, 2026, United States District Judge S. Thomas Anderson sentenced Baird to 120 months’ imprisonment and five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. Following his release from prison, Baird will have to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration & Notification Act (SORNA). U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant said, “Distribution of child pornography is an abhorrent and disturbing crime that endangers and harms real child victims forever. Because demand drives supply for such images, Baird has contributed to both the past victimization and future harm done to children. The internet can be a dark place, but so can a federal prison.” “HSI is committed to identifying, investigating, and bringing to justice those who exploit children and distribute child sexual abuse material. Working alongside our federal, state, and local partners, we will continue to pursue those who victimize children and use every available investigative tool to hold offenders accountable,” said HSI Nashville Special Agent in Charge Dennis M. Fetting. This case was investigated by members of United States Department of Homeland Security. Assistant United States Attorney Caroline Parish prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. ### For more information, please contact the media relations team at USATNW.Media@usdoj.gov . Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office on Facebook or on X at @WDTNNews for office news and updates.