For Immediate Release
May 11, 2026
Media Contact: Damon Sidur
BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that his office has secured prison sentences for five individuals convicted of crimes against children. Benjamin Roach (28), Nathan Selig (43), Zachary Gilbert (40), Jason Malone (39), and James Mansfield (65) were sentenced as part of the enforcement efforts by the Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit.
“Protecting Idaho families from child predators is a top priority for my team and I,” said Attorney General Labrador. “These sentences reflect the relentless work of our investigators, prosecutors, and the growing network of law enforcement partners across Idaho who share the goal of protecting kids from those who would exploit them.”
Zachary Gilbert (Bannock County)
Gilbert was sentenced on April 27, 2026, by District Judge Rick Carnaroli on eleven counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography). The ICAC Unit was led to Gilbert after receiving a CyberTip indicating that CSAM had been downloaded from an online platform. Gilbert was on probation at the time for a 2003 rape offense and was prohibited from accessing the internet. Investigators learned he had been using his neighbor’s internet and a fake email account to attempt to hide his online activity. Child sexual abuse materials were identified on Gilbert’s accounts, along with images depicting Gilbert. Judge Carnaroli sentenced Gilbert to a total unified sentence of 70 years with 30 years fixed and 40 years indeterminate. He will also be required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Idaho law.
Jason Malone (Bannock County)
Jason Malone was sentenced on April 20, 2026, by District Judge Robert C. Naftz, on two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography). The ICAC Unit found Malone after receiving a CyberTip from an electronic service provider containing 138 images of CSAM. Malone admitted to viewing CSAM approximately 15 to 20 times. Judge Naftz sentenced Malone to a total unified sentence of 10 years, with two years fixed and eight years indeterminate. He will also be required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Idaho law.
Nathan Selig (Bonneville County)
Selig was sentenced on April 22, 2026, by District Judge Brendon Taylor on three counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography). Following a CyberTip indicating that child sexual abuse material had been uploaded to an online platform, officers obtained a search warrant for Selig’s person and residence. A forensic examination found videos of CSAM. Selig admitted to investigators that he searched for, viewed, and downloaded CSAM online. Judge Taylor sentenced Selig to a total unified sentence of 30 years in prison with five years fixed and 25 years indeterminate. He will also be required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Idaho law.
Benjamin Roach (Bonneville County)
Roach was sentenced on April 20, 2026, by District Judge Michael J. Whyte on two counts of Distribution of Sexual Exploitation by Distribution of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography). Law enforcement obtained a warrant for Roach’s residence after receiving eight CyberTips from various electronic service providers. CSAM was located on multiple devices. Judge Whyte sentenced Roach to a total unified sentence of 18 years, with three years fixed and 15 years indeterminate. He will also be required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Idaho law.
James Mansfield (Oneida County)
James Mansfield was sentenced on April 24, 2026, by District Judge Cody L. Brower on two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography). Investigators uncovered approximately 1,300 images of CSAM on Mansfield’s cloud account. Judge Brower sentenced Mansfield to a total unified sentence of 10 years, with two years fixed and eight years indeterminate. He will also be required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Idaho law.
About Raúl Labrador
Raúl Labrador is the 33rd Attorney General of Idaho. The Office of the Attorney General provides legal representation for the State of Idaho. This representation is furnished to state agencies, offices and boards in the furtherance of the state's legal interests. The office is part of state government’s executive branch and its duties are laid out in the Idaho Constitution.
