A Neenah, Wisconsin man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the production of child pornography. The indictment, issued on September 9, 2025, alleges that Jeffrey J. Haskell, 26, used minor children to create visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct in January 2025.
According to the indictment, Haskell “knowingly employed, used, persuaded, induced, enticed, and coerced” minor children for the purpose of “producing a visual depiction” of the minors engaged in “sexually explicit conduct.”
If convicted on either count under Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2251(a) and 2251(e), Haskell faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and could serve up to 30 years per count. He also faces potential fines of up to $250,000 per count and would be required to register as a sexual offender under both state and federal law.
The Neenah Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble will prosecute the case.
Officials emphasized that an indictment is only a charge and does not constitute evidence of guilt. “The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.”
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood—a nationwide initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Justice in May 2006—to address child sexual exploitation and abuse. The program coordinates efforts among federal, state, and local agencies to identify offenders who exploit children online and to rescue victims. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
