NASHVILLE — An indictment was unveiled today in Tennessee’s Middle District against Philip Taylor Sobash, 34, from Austin, Texas, on charges related to child sexual exploitation. The charges stem from alleged activities between October 2018 and May 2019, when Sobash, then a practicing physician, reportedly engaged in an online sexually explicit relationship with a minor from Tennessee, referred to as Minor Victim 1.
The court documents suggest that the relationship began on a dating website known for facilitating “sugar daddy” relationships. Although Minor Victim 1 initially claimed to be 18, she later disclosed her true age to Sobash via text message and sent him a photo of her driver’s license confirming her minor status. Despite this, Sobash allegedly solicited and received sexually explicit images and videos from her, in exchange for money and gifts, over a period exceeding seven months.
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Sobash is accused of distributing these images online, which led to unknown individuals contacting Minor Victim 1 and attempting to blackmail her for more material. FBI investigations in 2024 revealed that the images were available for sale on a public website, identified as part of a collection called “DiscreetGent,” which included explicit material of approximately 70 young women and girls. Evidence suggests Sobash was responsible for the collection, involving at least five minors.
Sobash was arrested in Texas and faces several charges: sexual exploitation of a minor, coercion of a minor into prostitution or unlawful sexual activity, and receipt of child pornography. The potential penalties range from a minimum of five years to a maximum of life in prison, depending on the charges.
The case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice to combat child sexual exploitation. Individuals who suspect they or their dependents may have been victimized by Sobash are encouraged to complete an online questionnaire at the FBI’s website: www.fbi.gov/SobashVictims.
The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Thomas J. Jaworski for Tennessee, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, and FBI Assistant Director Chad Yarbrough. The FBI’s Child Exploitation Operational Unit is leading the investigation, with prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorney Monica R. Morrison and Trial Attorney Adam Braskich.
For more information on Project Safe Childhood, visit www.justice.gov/psc. Sobash remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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