A Franklin man was convicted Friday on numerous charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, as announced by 21st Judicial District Attorney General Stacey Edmonson. A three-day trial in Williamson County concluded on August 29, 2025, with a jury returning a guilty verdict for Matthew Lynn Humphrey. The charges included one count of sexual exploitation of a minor involving fewer than 50 images, eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor involving more than 100 images, and two additional counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
The investigation began when the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office received a CyberTip from Dropbox via the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Detective Paul Lusk of WCSO testified both as a fact witness and as an expert in digital forensics and internet crimes against children during the trial.
Following the verdict, Judge Deanna B. Johnson revoked Humphrey’s bond, and he was subsequently taken into custody. No sentencing details were provided in the report.
This conviction highlights the vital role of cyber-tip mechanisms and expert testimony in prosecuting internet-facilitated crimes against children.