A former aviation professor at Eastern Kentucky University has been sentenced in federal court after placing hidden cameras in restrooms and locker rooms on the Richmond campus for 14 years.
Kyle Knezevich, 36, of Richmond, was sentenced earlier this week to 220 months in prison (18 years, four months) after pleading guilty to attempted production of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. He faced up to 30 years in prison.
Under federal law, Knezevich must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. Upon his release, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for life.
According to the plea agreement, on September 7, 2023, an EKU student located a hidden camera in a men’s bathroom on campus. An investigation revealed that the camera had been placed in the bathroom by Knezevich.
After the discovery, law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Knezevich’s home and electronic devices.
“A search of those devices revealed that Knezevich knowingly produced surreptitious recordings of both adult and minor males from approximately 2009 through 2023,” prosecutors said. “The videos were recorded in bathroom settings, including locker rooms, urinals, and the bathroom of his personal residence.”
Prosecutors said the videos who underage males in various stages of undress, including using the restroom and showering.
As part of his plea, prosecutors said Knezevich admitted that his intent was to capture the minor males engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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