Yorktown Man Charged With Receipt, Distribution, And Possession Of Child Pornography

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Ivan J. Arvelo, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), announced today the arrest of GIUSEPPI MICCIARI.  MICCIARI is charged with distributing, receiving, and possessing child pornography.  MICCIARI was presented today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew E. Krause in White Plains federal court.

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Giuseppi Micciari’s alleged conduct is vile and disturbing, especially given that, as a teacher, Micciari was entrusted with the care of children.  Investigating and prosecuting those who sexually exploit children remains of paramount importance to this Office, and we will do everything in our power to protect the children of our community.”

HSI Special Agent in Charge Ivan J. Arvelo said: “Giuseppi Micciari was entrusted with our most vulnerable segment of society – our children.  His alleged depraved acts betrayed that trust.  Not only is Micciari accused of collecting and sharing of these heinous acts, but also attempting to hack into a student’s social media.  HSI New York and our law enforcement partners will continue to work tirelessly to ensure predators seeking to exploit children face just consequences for their actions.”

According to the allegations in the Complaint filed on October 31, 2023, in White Plains federal court and unsealed today:[1]

A review of MICCIARI’s phone revealed the existence of numerous videos and images containing child sexual abuse material.

MICCIARI’s phone revealed the use of Telegram, an internet and cloud-based instant messaging service that permits its users to exchange messages, share media and files, and hold private and group voice or video calls.  Among the communications contained in the Telegram app were communications revealing a request by MICCIARI’s phone for an “account hack” of an individual’s Snapchat account, as well as communications in which another individual asked, “what age teen content you have,” and MICCIARI’s phone replied, “there one big Mega 10-17.”

A U.S. passport application submitted in connection with the issuance of a U.S. passport for GIUSEPPI MICCIARI identified MICCIARI’s occupation as “teacher.”

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MICCIARI, 27, of Yorktown, New York, is charged with one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.  Both counts carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

The statutory maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge.

Mr. Williams praised the efforts of HSI, the U.S. Secret Service, the New York State Police, the New York City Police Department, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, and the Yorktown Police Department.  He added that the investigation is ongoing.           

The prosecution is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Marcia S. Cohen is in charge of the prosecution.  

The charges contained in the Complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.