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United States of America v. Craig Daskam
Date: 06-10-2025
Case Number: 24-CR-94
Judge: James D. Peterson
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (Dane County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Madison
Defendant's Attorney: Richard Coad
Description:
Beloit Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Possessing Child Pornography
Craig Daskam, 69, Beloit, Wisconsin, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to four years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. This prison term will be followed by ten years of supervised release. In addition to these penalties, Daskam was ordered to pay $22,000 in assessments to funds that support victims of child exploitation crimes. Daskam pleaded guilty to this offense on March 19, 2025.
In 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Madison, Wisconsin, received a report from FBI-Charlotte that Daskam had received child pornography. The FBI ultimately searched Daskam's residence and seized multiple electronic devices. Agents searched Daskam's phone and found numerous child pornography images and videos.
In sentencing Daskam, Judge Peterson expressed concern that Daskam's conduct was driven by a dangerous impulse that Daskam doesn't understand and can't control.
The charge against Daskam was the result of an investigation conducted by FBI Madison, FBI Charlotte, and the Beloit Police
Madison, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing Child Pornography
Beloit Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Possessing Child Pornography
Craig Daskam, 69, Beloit, Wisconsin, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to four years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. This prison term will be followed by ten years of supervised release. In addition to these penalties, Daskam was ordered to pay $22,000 in assessments to funds that support victims of child exploitation crimes. Daskam pleaded guilty to this offense on March 19, 2025.
In 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Madison, Wisconsin, received a report from FBI-Charlotte that Daskam had received child pornography. The FBI ultimately searched Daskam's residence and seized multiple electronic devices. Agents searched Daskam's phone and found numerous child pornography images and videos.
In sentencing Daskam, Judge Peterson expressed concern that Daskam's conduct was driven by a dangerous impulse that Daskam doesn't understand and can't control.
The charge against Daskam was the result of an investigation conducted by FBI Madison, FBI Charlotte, and the Beloit Police
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Craig Daskam?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Craig Daskam?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (Dane County), WI. The presiding judge was James D. Peterson.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Craig Daskam?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Madison. Defendant's attorney: Richard Coad.
When was United States of America v. Craig Daskam decided?
This case was decided on June 10, 2025.