Summary of Opinion

Factual and Procedural Background

This document is an Order of Restitution issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of California in Case No. 23CR410-DMS, captioned United States of America v. Christopher Eric McCoy. The Order, dated April 21, 2026 and signed by Hon. Dana M. Sabraw, arises from Defendant's conviction for Possession of Images of Minors Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252(a)(4)(B). The Court orders restitution pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2259 and 18 U.S.C. § 3663A(a)(1) in the total amount of $84,000, to be paid to specified victims pro rata.

The named victims and specified amounts (each $3,000) are:

• "L.L." of the Ashley_081 Series — $3,000
• "Henley" of the BluePillow1 Series — $3,000
• "Maureen" of the Lighthouse1 Series — $3,000
• "Maria" of the Best Necklace Series — $3,000
• "Solomon" of the J_blonde Series — $3,000
• "Sarah" of the Marineland1 Series — $3,000
• "Cara" of the MotorCouch1 Series — $3,000
• "Sloane" of the Tara Series — $3,000
• "Lily" of the Vicky Series — $3,000
• "Patty" of the Linda & Patty Series — $3,000
• "Mya" of the Sweet Pink Sugar Series — $3,000
• "Pia" of the Sweet Pink Sugar Series — $3,000
• "Aster" of the Lexi Series — $3,000
• "Chelsea" of the 2crazygurls Series — $3,000
• "Ivy" of the JBN Flowers2 Series — $3,000
• "Jen" of the JB Flowers1 Series — $3,000
• "April" of the Aprilblonde Series — $3,000
• "Angela" of the Angela Series — $3,000
• "Wyatt" of the HarleyDude1 Series — $3,000
• "Fiona" of the BluesPink Series — $3,000
• "Jenny" of the Jenny Series — $3,000
• "Jessica" of the Jessica Series — $3,000
• "John Doe 4" of the 8 Kid Series — $3,000
• "Anna" of the Middle Model Sister Series — $3,000
• "Taylor" of the RedGlassesCry Series — $3,000
• "Emily" of the Tightsngold Series — $3,000
• "Tori" of the PinkHeartSisters Series — $3,000
• "Alex" of the RCA Series — $3,000

Legal Issues Presented

1. Whether restitution should be imposed on Defendant pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2259 and 18 U.S.C. § 3663A(a)(1), and in what amount.
2. What payment schedule and collection measures are appropriate under 18 U.S.C. § 3664(f)(2), 18 U.S.C. § 3612, and related statutory provisions.

Arguments of the Parties

The opinion does not contain a detailed account of the parties' legal arguments.

Table of Precedents Cited

No precedents were cited in the provided opinion.

Court's Reasoning and Analysis

The Court ordered restitution pursuant to the statutory authorities cited in the Order: 18 U.S.C. § 2259 and 18 U.S.C. § 3663A(a)(1). The Court allocated a total restitution amount of $84,000 to named victims pro rata (each listed victim receiving $3,000). In setting a payment schedule, the Court explicitly states it considered the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3664(f)(2) and thereby found the Defendant has the ability to pay according to the schedule imposed. The payment schedule provides: (a) during incarceration, payment through the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program at the rate of 50% of Defendant's income, or $25.00 per quarter, whichever is greater; and (b) upon release, restitution at a rate of at least $200 per month, subject to modification by agreement of the parties or further Court order. The Court also found Defendant does not have the ability to pay interest and waived the interest requirement pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3612(f)(3)(A). The Order warns that the payment schedule does not foreclose the United States from exercising all legal collection actions available, including remedies under 18 U.S.C. §§ 3613 and 3664(m)(1)(A). The Order further requires Defendant to notify the Clerk and the U.S. Attorney's Office of any change in economic circumstances (per 18 U.S.C. § 3664(k)) and of any change in mailing or residence address (per 18 U.S.C. § 3612(b)(1)(F)). The Order specifies payment procedures and the address to which payments must be sent (Clerk, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 333 West Broadway, Suite 420, San Diego, CA 92101).

Holding and Implications

Holding: The Court ordered restitution in the amount of $84,000 to be paid by Defendant CHRISTOPHER ERIC MCCOY, allocated pro rata to the named victims (each listed victim to receive $3,000), pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2259 and 18 U.S.C. § 3663A(a)(1).

Implications:

• Direct effect: Defendant must make restitution payments according to the specified schedule (during incarceration via the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program and at least $200/month upon release) and remit payments to the Clerk of the Court at the address provided.
• Interest: The Court waived interest under 18 U.S.C. § 3612(f)(3)(A).
• Enforcement: The United States may pursue all available legal remedies to collect the restitution judgment, including those cited in the Order.
• Notification obligations: Defendant must notify the Clerk and the U.S. Attorney's Office of changes in economic circumstances and changes of address within thirty days as specified in the Order.
• No broader precedent or novel legal rule is stated in the Order; it implements statutory restitution and collection mechanisms for the case at hand.

Signed: Hon. Dana M. Sabraw, United States District Judge (April 21, 2026)