Lincoln man takes plea deal for child porn charges
A Lincoln man is taking a plea deal for a child pornography case linked to his wife's daycare.
By News Channel Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. -- The husband of a former Lincoln daycare owner is taking a plea deal on child porn charges.
58-year-old Matthew Tibbels pled guilty to one federal count of producing child pornography.
In exchange, the court will drop two other charges.
Tibbels was indicted for child exploitation crimes in 2021.
The daycare was operated out of the home where Tibbels lived, by his wife.
The FBI found evidence he had downloaded numerous videos depicting the sexual abuse of young children.
A search warrant of Matt's electronic devices revealed hundreds of child pornography images, including photos of children as young as two.
Tibbels faces up to 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
He'll be sentenced in August.