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United States of America v. Kenneth Gianatasio

Date: 11-11-2025

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Judge: Mark G. Mastroianni

Court: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Suffolk County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Boston

Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Boston Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory

Description:
Boston, Massachusetts, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of distributing child pornography and two counts of possessing child pornography.<br>
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The statute for the distribution count carries a minimum of 5 years (60 months) and a maximum of 20 years (240 months) in prison. And the statute for the possession counts carries a maximum of 20 years (240 months) in prison. The sentencing guidelines suggested a prison term between 210 and 262 months. But after (among other things) disagreeing with the policy judgments behind the child-pornography guidelines, the district judge imposed a sentence of 144 months (12 years), concurrent on all counts.<br>
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kenneth Gianatasio?

The outcome was: Affirmed

Which court heard United States of America v. Kenneth Gianatasio?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Suffolk County), MA. The presiding judge was Mark G. Mastroianni.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kenneth Gianatasio?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Boston. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Boston Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Kenneth Gianatasio decided?

This case was decided on November 11, 2025.