Albany Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

EUGENE, Ore. — An Albany man was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) while still serving probation for a previous state conviction involving child sexual abuse.

Matthew Lynn Windom, 55, of Albany, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison followed by a lifetime term of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.

Federal prosecutors said the case stemmed from an international investigation that identified Windom as a potential user of the New Zealand-based cloud storage platform Mega for possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material.

Authorities executed a search warrant at Windom’s residence, where investigators seized digital devices, discovered written stories depicting child sexual abuse, and found a duffel bag containing children’s underwear. Although no CSAM was located on the devices seized during the initial search, investigators later obtained a warrant for one of Windom’s email accounts, where evidence showed he possessed child sexual abuse material.

Windom was arrested on Jan. 8, 2025, following the filing of a federal criminal complaint. A federal grand jury in Eugene returned an indictment on Feb. 20, 2025, charging him with possession of child pornography. He pleaded guilty on March 10, 2026.

U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford said the case highlights the importance of international cooperation in identifying and prosecuting offenders who exploit children.

“The successful identification of this repeat offender demonstrates the power of international partnerships in combatting crimes against children,” Bradford said in a statement. “My office will continue to work tirelessly with our local, state, federal, and international partners to identify, locate, and prosecute those who exploit our most vulnerable population and ensure justice for every child.”

Acting Homeland Security Investigations Seattle Special Agent in Charge April Miller said the sentence sends a strong message about the consequences of child exploitation offenses.

“Children are among our most precious and vulnerable members of society,” Miller said. “We hope this sentence makes clear that the possession of child sexual abuse material—or any form of child exploitation—will be met with serious consequences.”

The investigation was led by Homeland Security Investigations and originated from information provided by Australia’s New South Wales Police Force and New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs. The Albany Police Department assisted with the execution of the federal search warrant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney William M. McLaren prosecuted the case.

The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative focused on combating the sexual exploitation and abuse of children through coordinated federal, state, and local law enforcement efforts.