Kentucky AG Indicts Man for Secretly Recording Minors

AG: Kentucky News Releases

Filed March 10th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Kentucky Attorney General's Special Prosecutions Unit has secured an indictment against Ryan Conn for allegedly secretly recording minors in his home. The charges include promoting sexual performance by a minor, possession of child pornography, and voyeurism.

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The Kentucky Attorney General announced the indictment of Ryan Conn on multiple felony charges, including promoting sexual performance by a minor, possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, and voyeurism. Conn is accused of setting up hidden cameras in his home to record four minors between July and August 2024, with victims as young as 12. He also faces charges for a separate voyeurism incident involving an adult woman.

This action signifies a serious criminal investigation and prosecution by the state. While the document does not specify a compliance deadline for regulated entities, it highlights the severe legal consequences, including felony charges and potential imprisonment, for individuals engaging in such illicit activities. The McCracken County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation, and the case will be prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Richie Kemp.

What to do next

Review internal policies and training related to privacy and child protection.
Ensure all surveillance equipment is legally compliant and ethically deployed.
Report any suspected illegal recording or child exploitation activities to law enforcement.

Penalties

Charges include Class B Felony (Promoting A Sexual Performance By A Minor Victim Under 16), Class C Felony (Promoting A Sexual Performance By A Minor Victim Under 18), Class D Felony (Possession of Matter Portraying Sexual Performance By A Minor Victim Under 18, Tampering with a Witness), and Class A Misdemeanor (Voyeurism).

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Attorney General Secures Indictment Against Man Charged with Secretly Recording Minors

Kevin Grout kevin.grout@ky.gov 502-545-0690 1024 Capital Center Drive Suite 200 Frankfort KY 40601 FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 10, 2026) - Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today that action by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit (SPU) resulted in the indictment of a Western Kentucky man on multiple felony charges including promoting a sexual performance by a minor, possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and voyeurism.

A McCracken County Grand Jury indicted Ryan Conn, 41, on two counts of Promoting A Sexual Performance By A Minor Victim Under 16 (Class B Felony), two counts of Promoting A Sexual Performance By A Minor Victim Under 18 (Class C Felony), four counts of Possession of Matter Portraying Sexual Performance By A Minor Victim Under 18 (Class D Felony), Tampering with a Witness (Class D Felony), and Voyeurism (Class A Misdemeanor).

According to the indictment, between July and August 2024, Conn set up a hidden camera in various rooms of his Paducah home including the bathroom and guest room. He recorded four minors as young as 12 years old. Conn is also charged with voyeurism for a similar incident in February 2025 involving a woman.

The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case. Assistant Attorney General Richie Kemp will prosecute the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.

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The Kentucky Supreme Court’s rule on trial publicity limits information the Office can provide publicly.

The charges in an indictment are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.