NASHVILLE — Trinity Acquart Anderson, 23, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 21, 2026, on multiple charges related to child exploitation and animal abuse, announced U.S. Attorney Braden H. Boucek for the Middle District of Tennessee.
The indictment accuses Anderson of receipt and distribution of child pornography, conspiracy to travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, attempted coercion and enticement, distribution of animal crush videos, and conspiracy to distribute such videos.
Alongside Anderson, 20-year-old Zaden Jasso of Austin, Texas, faces charges including distribution of child pornography, conspiracy to travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, and distribution and conspiracy to distribute animal crush videos. Jasso remains in custody in Texas on unrelated state charges.
The investigation originated after the messaging platform Kik submitted a CyberTip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding suspected child sexual abuse material linked to an account allegedly used by Anderson.
Subsequent search warrants executed by the Clarksville Police Department uncovered evidence that from at least June through November 2025, Anderson exchanged images and videos depicting sexual abuse of infants and toddlers with Jasso and others. Investigators found child sexual abuse photos and videos stored on Anderson’s cellular phone.
Court documents further allege that Anderson and Jasso conspired to sexually abuse two minor female relatives of Anderson. The indictment states the pair discussed arranging for the children to visit Anderson during the summer, with plans to drug and sexually abuse them. Anderson allegedly contacted the children’s mother to request permission for the visit, advancing the conspiracy.
In addition to child exploitation material, investigators discovered photos and videos depicting sexual abuse of animals on Anderson’s phone. The materials included videos allegedly produced by Anderson involving abuse of her own dog, as well as videos produced by Jasso showing restraint and sexual abuse of his dog.
U.S. Attorney Boucek described the allegations as "deeply disturbing," emphasizing that those who trade in such abusive material perpetuate victimization of vulnerable individuals. He affirmed that the Justice Department will employ all legal tools to prosecute offenders fully.
"The allegations in this case are deeply disturbing and describe the deliberate exploitation of children and animals," Boucek said. "Those who trade in material depicting such abuse contribute to the continued victimization of the most vulnerable, and those who conspire to sexually exploit children will face the full force of federal law. Our office will use every available legal tool to investigate and prosecute these offenses. I commend Homeland Security Investigations, the Clarksville Police Department, and Army CID for their work in bringing this case forward."
Michael Perez, acting Special Agent in Charge of HSI Nashville, highlighted the importance of interagency cooperation in addressing such crimes. "The alleged conduct in this case reflects a calculated effort to exploit and harm those unable to protect themselves," Perez stated.
On November 4, 2026, U.S. Magistrate Judge Luke A. Evans ordered Anderson detained pending trial.
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, the Clarksville Police Department, and the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jacob J. London and Monica R. Morrison are prosecuting the case.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative launched in 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. More information about the initiative is available at www.justice.gov/psc.
An indictment constitutes only an allegation. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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