ALBANY, NEW YORK - Angel M. Gomez, age 26, of Richmondville, New York, was arrested yesterday on charges of distributing child pornography.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Kevin M. Kelly, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
The charges in the complaint are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Gomez initially appeared yesterday before United States Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Today, Gomez waived his right to a detention hearing, subject to renewal of that right upon further notice.
If convicted, Gomez faces at least 5 years and up to 20 years in prison, and a term of post-release supervision of at least 5 years and up to life. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other factors. Additionally, if convicted, Gomez would be required to register as a sex offender.
This case is being investigated by HSI and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily C. Powers.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
