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Former federal agent sentenced 7 years in prison for child sex crimes in Minnesota
By Sabrina Salguero Del Cid at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
A former federal agent from Eagan was sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting to producing child sexual abuse material.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota announced that 53-year-old Timothy Gregg was sentenced to 84 months in prison for his role in transporting and producing c...
Key takeaway Attorney’s Office for Minnesota announced that 53-year-old Timothy Gregg was sentenced to 84 months in prison for his role in transporting and producing child sexual abuse material.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The sentencing of Timothy Gregg, a former federal agent from Eagan, to seven years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material, raises concerns about the potential for abuse of power and position within law enforcement agencies in the Twin Cities area. As a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations in Minnesota and a task force officer with the FBI, Gregg's role would have required him to work closely with local law enforcement agencies, potentially putting him in contact with vulnerable populations. The fact that he used his government-issued email address to facilitate his crimes is particularly troubling, and it will be important to watch how local agencies respond to this case, including any potential reviews of their protocols for monitoring and reporting suspicious behavior by officers. The community will be looking for assurances that steps are being taken to prevent similar abuses of power in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota announced that 53-year-old Timothy Gregg was sentenced to 84 months in prison for his role in transporting and producing c...
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