BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Cameron Gelsomino, 23, of Burt, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. possession of child pornography after a prior conviction, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison a maximum penalty of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Kruly, who is handling the case, stated that in August 2023, Gelsomino was convicted of Possessing Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child in Niagara County Court and sentenced to serve 30 days’ incarceration and 10 years’ probation. In May 2024, he possessed a cell phone, which contained approximately 56 images and two videos of child pornography.The plea is the result of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Erin Keegan and the Niagara County Probation Department, under the direction of Director Deborah M LaRock.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 6, 2026, before Judge Sinatra.# # # #