Pascagoula Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Sexual Battery, Child Exploitation
A 48-year-old man from Pascagoula, Michael Shane Steiner, received a 90-year prison sentence without parole after being convicted in Jackson County, Mississippi, on charges of sexual battery and child exploitation. The victim was a 16-year-old student.
Biloxi Gulfport, MS, October 7, 2026 — A Jackson County, Mississippi, court has handed down a significant prison sentence to Michael Shane Steiner, 48, of Pascagoula. Steiner was convicted on charges including sexual battery and child exploitation.
Following his conviction, Steiner received a sentence of 90 years in prison. The sentence is noted to be without the possibility of parole.
The charges stem from an incident involving a 16-year-old student. Further details regarding the timeline of the offense, the specific dates of the trial or sentencing, or the contractor involved in any related legal proceedings were not immediately available.
The conviction and sentencing took place in Jackson County, Mississippi. The case highlights the legal ramifications for individuals found guilty of such serious offenses against minors.
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