KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Knoxville office said it was asking for help in identifying possible victims after a Tennessee man was accused of child sex crimes dating back to the 1990s.
In a release, it said James Coleman Thompson, 71, from Lookout Mountain, was indicted by a Knoxville grand jury for transporting minors for sex. The indictment also accuses him of taking minors over state lines for sex. He is being held in Chattanooga, according to the release.
The FBI said ahead of his trial, it is asking for help identifying additional victims. It said he most likely victimized males between 10 years old and 15 years old who may have been involved in youth wrestling and hunting programs.
The Department of Justice said he faces a maximum of 15 years in prison, up to $350,000 in fines and 3 years of supervised release. His trial is set for Aug. 12, according to the DOJ. It said the indictment alleges he transported minors for sex in November and September 2000.
Anyone with information about possible victims, or who was a victim of Thomson's, should reach out to the FBI Chattanooga office at 423-265-3601. They can also reach out online, through the FBI's website.