A Mt. Vernon man, 34-year-old Dustin Phillips has been sentenced to 48 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of dissemination of child pornography, all Class X felonies. The sentence was handed down by Jefferson County Circuit Judge Jerry E. Crisel.
Phillips’ conviction follows an investigation led by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, the Mt. Vernon Police Department, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities executed a search warrant at Phillips’ home in August 2025 and discovered evidence of child sexual abuse material.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul emphasized ongoing efforts to work with law enforcement to identify and prosecute those involved in crimes against children.