Prior felon pleads guilty to new child pornography charge

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.

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