A Madisonville area man received a solid eight-year sentence Monday after he pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated exploitation of a minor. A charge of sexual exploitation of a minor was dismissed.

Michael Reed Isbill, 39, was indicted by a Monroe County Grand Jury in May 2011 after it was discovered in January and February of that year he'd been in possession of magazines that contained child pornography.

Isbill underwent a mental evaluation earlier this year that stated he was mentally competent to stand trial, but pleaded before his case was brought before a jury.

In addition to serving the full eight years, Isbill must register as a sex offender when he is released.