National Guard Sergeant Gets 14 Years For Child Exploitation Crimes
Sgt. Jacob R. Smith, a 25-year-old network specialist, pleaded guilty at his Fort Knox court-martial this month.
- Five victims, both male and female, were 14 and 15 years old.
- Mentor, Ohio police opened the case in February 2025, before Army CID joined.
- Sentence adds dishonorable discharge, rank reduced to E-1, forfeits all pay.
Why it matters: An institution that says 'no place in our ranks' still needed outside police to catch this.
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