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Fort Campbell soldier pleads guilty to using Snapchat to persuade young girls to send him sexual messages, videos
By Kassidy Brown at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Fort Campbell soldier pleaded guilty Wednesday to child sexual exploitation and child pornography charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Middle District of Tennessee.Robert Cecilio, 40, of Clarksville, who was a soldier stationed at Fort Campbell, plea...
Key takeaway Cecilio would claim to be 19 or 20 years old and would persuade the young girls to produce and send him sexually explicit messages and videos of themselves.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The guilty plea of Robert Cecilio, a Fort Campbell soldier, to child sexual exploitation and child pornography charges has significant implications for the Nashville community. As the case involved victims from Tennessee, as well as other states, it highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between local and federal law enforcement agencies to combat online child exploitation. The fact that Cecilio was able to persuade young girls to send him explicit messages and videos using social media platforms like Snapchat also underscores the importance of educating children and parents about online safety and the potential dangers of social media. With sentencing scheduled for October 2026, the community will be watching to see how U.S. District Judge Aleta A. Trauger holds Cecilio accountable for his crimes, and what measures will be taken to prevent similar cases in the future. The case serves as a stark reminder of the darker side of the internet.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Fort Campbell soldier pleaded guilty Wednesday to child sexual exploitation and child pornography charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Middle District of Tennessee.Robert Cecilio, 40, of Clarksville, who was a soldier stationed at Fort Campbell, plea...
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