A Las Vegas woman who admitted to possessing child pornography and engaging in bestiality has walked away with probation, rather than prison time. Brennah Montgomery, whose crimes took place between 2021 and 2022, stood before District Judge Jennifer Schwartz on Wednesday and was handed a suspended sentence of 12 to 48 months. She will not serve time behind bars but will instead register as a sex offender and undergo a mental health evaluation.
This isn’t just a headline—it’s a statement about how far the system has bent. In an era where law-abiding citizens face red tape and overregulation, someone who pled guilty to vile crimes involving both children and animals is allowed to claim personal “growth” and avoid jail. The courtroom heard Montgomery insist, “That is not my character… I have changed so much since then.” But should words like that be enough?
The judge’s response—“This is old. But if there’s any kind of allegation… you’re going to prison”—offers little comfort to those who believe in accountability, deterrence, and the protection of the most vulnerable. Since when did “fantasy talk” and “no prior record” become the passkey out of prison time?
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the case began after a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children led to a search of Montgomery’s phone. The search uncovered child sexual abuse material and multiple bestiality videos. Montgomery admitted to transmitting child pornography while engaging in “fantasy chat” with strangers online, and claimed the offending material was “sent to her unsolicited”—a claim she followed up by acknowledging she had forwarded her own files via the Telegram app.
Even prosecutors agreed to take a hands-off approach—making no recommendation on the child porn possession charge and suggesting credit for time served on the bestiality charge. Defense attorney James Gallo described Montgomery as low-risk and without prior law enforcement contact.
Let’s be honest—this wasn’t about a parking ticket or even a minor slip in judgment. This was about the exploitation of children and animals, and a justice system that’s been twisted to believe a mental health plea and a tearful apology outweigh real punishment. When our courts choose rehabilitation over consequences in cases like these, what message are we sending?
This isn’t just about one woman in Nevada. It’s about how a society treats its most disturbing crimes—and whether we still have the moral resolve to say: not here, not ever again.
Source: Las Vegas Review Journal
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