May 2, 2025, Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Christopher G. Raia, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced the unsealing of a Complaint against Brian Liam Fullerton. Fullerton faces three counts of sexual exploitation of a child. He was arrested and presented in White Plains federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton stated, "As alleged, Brian Fullerton used Snapchat and other social media applications to manipulate and exploit numerous minor victims. We will deploy every resource at our disposal to protect the most vulnerable among us, and we will prosecute those who prey on our children to the fullest extent of the law."
FBI Assistant Director Christopher G. Raia commented, "Brian Fullerton allegedly directed several female minors to record and perform sexual acts, while requiring secrecy upon learning the victims’ underage status. The defendant allegedly engaged in unlawful sexual communications and induced the repeated production of explicit content, violating the victims’ privacy and preying upon their innocence. The FBI remains determined to apprehend any individual who sexually exploits minors to fulfill their perverted gratification."
According to the Complaint, Fullerton used applications, including Snapchat, since September 2022, to target victims as young as 14. He allegedly compelled these victims to send sexually explicit photos and videos. One victim, a 14-year-old, was sent explicit messages from Fullerton, revealing the seriousness of the charges.
Individuals with information about Fullerton or anyone using the usernames "lomax518," "BRADSMITH4187," "lomax518," or "bradsddysza" are urged to contact the FBI.
Fullerton, 46, from Mahopac, New York, is charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a child, each carrying a 15-year mandatory minimum sentence, with a 30-year maximum. However, any sentencing will be determined by a judge.
Jay Clayton praised the efforts of the FBI and the Warren County Sheriff's Office. The White Plains Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office is handling the prosecution, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Carmi Schickler leading the case.
The charges remain accusations, and Fullerton is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
