Dorian Christopher Barrs, a former volleyball coach, has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for producing child pornography. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson announced the sentencing, emphasizing the breach of trust involved. “Barrs didn’t just break the law—he shattered the trust placed in him by parents, schools, and the girls he coached and was supposed protect,” said Thompson.
For nearly ten years, Barrs exploited his position as a volleyball coach to abuse players and other victims as young as 14. He coached at Maple Grove High School and in club programs, using social media to groom and exploit young girls. The government identified at least 19 minor victims.
U.S. District Judge Nancy E. Brasel handed down the sentence of 400 months followed by lifetime supervised release. “This case represents every parent’s nightmare,” she stated.
FBI Minneapolis Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. remarked on the severity of Barrs’s actions: “The 33-year prison sentence in this case serves as a stern warning to those who prey upon and sexually exploit children for their own gratification.”
The investigation was conducted by Carver County’s Sheriff’s Office and the FBI, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Evan B. Gilead prosecuting.
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