Former Las Vegas teacher sentenced to nine years in prison for distributing child pornography on social media

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A former Las Vegas second grader has been sentenced to nine years in prison for distributing child pornography.

According to court documents, 38-year-old Alexander Scott Derringer distributed over 130 digital files called CSAM via the social media application Kik.

Officials reported Derringer pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography in June 2024.

U.S. District Judge James C. Mahan also sentenced Derringer to 20 years of supervised release.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received two tips alleging that an IP address linked to Derringer’s home was found that contained images and videos of child sexual abuse.

The center reportedly passed these tips on to the Henderson Police Department.

Police later identified Derringer.

“Mr. “Derringer abused his position of public trust to take advantage of those we expected him to protect,” said Special Agent in Charge Spencer L. Evans of the FBI’s Las Vegas Division. “Every time child pornography appears on the Internet Re-victimizing a child is one of the most ruthless crimes we investigate, and today’s sentencing is a reminder that the FBI and our partners will work tirelessly to protect children from abuse and exploitation protect.”

The U.S. Attorney’s District of Nevada said the FBI-led Child Exploitation Task Force is comprised of various agencies, including the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the North Las Vegas Police Department, the Henderson Police Department, the Nevada AG Office and Homeland Security Investigations.

These authorities cooperated in the investigation of this case.

Authorities said seeking justice is important to maintaining the mission of a nationwide initiative, Project Safe Childhood.

The initiative has been campaigning against sexual exploitation of children since May 2006.

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