MONTGOMERY-Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of a Madison
County man on possession of child pornography. Dana Wesley Coffelt, 47, of Huntsville,
pleaded guilty in Madison County Circuit Court to three counts of possession of obscene matter
depicting a person under the age of 17.
“This heinous crime inflicts never-ending harm, perpetually exploiting the victims. It is not only
Dana Wesley Coffelt
damaging to our society but inflicts unimaginable pain and suffering upon the most vulnerable
victims—children,” said Attorney General Marshall. “My office will always make it a priority to
fight against child exploitation and send a message to those deviant predators that they will be
caught and punished to the fullest extent of the law for their crimes.”
Coffelt was sentenced to 10 years, which was split for him to serve one year in prison followed
by a term of three years of supervised probation. Upon his release, he will be required to
register as a sex offender and abide by all requirements of Alabama’s Sex Offender Registration
and Notification Act.
Attorney General Marshall commended his Criminal Trials Division for its successful
prosecution of this case, noting in particular Assistant Attorneys General Jillian Jordan Evans
and Sara Rogan, as well as the Special Agents of his Investigations Division and the Cybercrime
Unit.
Media Release/Steve Marshall/Alabama Attorney General
