KNOX COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad has resulted in the indictment of a Knoxville man on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
In July, TBI agents began investigating allegations that convicted sex offender Jeremy Todd White (DOB: 09/17/72) sexually exploited two young girls. During the investigation, agents executed two search warrants and seized multiple electronic devices. Further investigative efforts revealed that White was in possession of numerous images depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
On Wednesday, a Knox County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging White with sixteen counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Today, he was taken into custody and booked into the Knox County Jail on a $180,000 bond.
At this time, the investigation remains active and ongoing. Based on digital evidence gathered during the investigation, agents believe White may have sexually abused and exploited additional children. Anyone with information is asked to contact the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct, not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.
ABOUT THE TBI ICAC SQUAD:
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad is comprised of four dedicated special agents who investigate cases throughout Tennessee involving the production and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), as well as other sex crimes. In 2024, agents were assigned 957 cases. In 2025, that number rose to more than 1,500, reflecting a significant and troubling increase in crimes targeting children. With the rapid growth in reported victimization and a limited number of agents assigned to these investigations, the need for public education and awareness has never been greater. To learn more about how to protect children, visit Cybercrime.
