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United States of America v. James D. Sutton
Date: 03-07-2025
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Judge: Lawrence J. Vilardo
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of New York (Erie County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Buffalo
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Former Wyoming County corrections officer going to prison for distributing child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that James D. Sutton, 40, of Depew, NY, who was convicted of distribution child pornography, was sentenced to serve 100 months in prison and 30 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig R. Gestring, who handled the case, stated that in October 2021, Sutton, a former Wyoming County Corrections Officer, used his cellular telephone to upload 22 video files containing child pornography, via the internet, to the social media platform Kik. The videos included prepubescent minors under the age of 12 years old, and depictions of violence.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Amie Feroleto, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Kent Morlan, Esq.
Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing child pornography
Former Wyoming County corrections officer going to prison for distributing child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that James D. Sutton, 40, of Depew, NY, who was convicted of distribution child pornography, was sentenced to serve 100 months in prison and 30 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig R. Gestring, who handled the case, stated that in October 2021, Sutton, a former Wyoming County Corrections Officer, used his cellular telephone to upload 22 video files containing child pornography, via the internet, to the social media platform Kik. The videos included prepubescent minors under the age of 12 years old, and depictions of violence.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Amie Feroleto, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. James D. Sutton?
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Which court heard United States of America v. James D. Sutton?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of New York (Erie County), NY. The presiding judge was Lawrence J. Vilardo.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. James D. Sutton?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Buffalo. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Buffalo, New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. James D. Sutton decided?
This case was decided on March 7, 2025.