A Shelbyville man is facing charges for Child Sexual Abuse

Feb 6th

Written by Mickey Sandlin

A Shelbyville man has been taken into custody on reports of possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Ricky Lee Bonifant Jr. was identified in soliciting a minor for an online sexual relationship through multiple platforms. 

Bonifant has been connected to distribution of CSAM on multiple platforms as well as targeting minors through games like Roblox and Call of Duty. 

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents arrested the 40-year-old on Feb. 5. The TBI charged Bonifant with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, one count of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, one count of solicitation of a minor and two counts of solicitation of a minor by electronic means.

Bonifant is held in the Bedford County Jail on a $100,000 bond.