Walsh pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography under 18 U.S.C. ยงยง 2252(a)(4)(B) and (b)(2), with the offense ending on March 1, 2024. The case involved Walsh's possession of illegal materials on electronic devices including an Apple iPhone 14 and iPad Pro, which were forfeited to the United States as part of the judgment.
Senior U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White ordered Walsh to serve 84 months in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release. The court recommended Walsh be designated to FCI Englewood to facilitate family visits near his parents' Boulder, Colorado residence and participate in the Bureau of Prisons' Outpatient Sex Offender Management Program and substance abuse treatment programs.
Walsh must surrender to federal authorities by June 1, 2026. The court imposed a $25,000 fine, $100 special assessment, and $5,000 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act assessment, with restitution amounts to be determined by August 4, 2026. Walsh was represented by retained counsel Seth Dadlani Morris.
The extensive supervised release conditions include mandatory sex offender registration, computer monitoring, restrictions on internet access, and prohibition from possessing child pornography or having unsupervised contact with minors under 18. The case reflects federal courts' continued focus on imposing strict penalties and long-term supervision for child exploitation crimes.