Former UNMC security guard appears in federal court on child pornography charge

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A former University of Nebraska Medical Center security guard appeared in federal court on Monday for one count of possession of child pornography.

Benjamin Kramer, 21, faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine if convicted.

In court Monday, prosecutors allege the investigation began in April of 2025 after authorities received a tip that led to devices being seized. He was eventually arrested Nov. 5.

Prosecutors stated Kramer was, “at least up until some point recently, working at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. It’s unclear whether or not he’s still working there,” according to court records.

A journal entry was entered as an exhibit that was seized during the execution of a search warrant, which the prosecution described as “concerning for a number of reasons... and just generally dark themes.”

Firearms were removed from where Kramer was living. He was ordered to be released on pretrial supervision. A future court date was not set as of Tuesday afternoon.