Adam J. Westbrook, a former prosecutor in Milwaukee County, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material. The sentencing, conducted by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson, follows Westbrook's guilty plea on September 16, 2024. After serving his prison sentence, he will undergo 20 years of supervised release. The case emerged from an investigation that began when law enforcement arrested another man in Kenosha County on various sex crime charges. Evidence revealed that Westbrook had sent videos depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct to this individual. During sentencing, Judge Peterson remarked on Westbrook's self-reflection and self-deception, indicating that while he recognized the risks he posed, his inability to fully accept responsibility heightened concerns about public safety. Westbrook had previously attempted to withdraw his guilty plea and challenge the indictment, actions the judge viewed as inconsistent with taking responsibility. The investigation involved collaboration among several agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security.