Cameron Gelsomino, a 23-year-old resident of Burt, New York, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography after a prior conviction. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo. Gelsomino entered his plea before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Kruly, Gelsomino had previously been convicted in August 2023 for possessing obscene sexual performance by a child in Niagara County Court. He was sentenced at that time to 30 days in jail and 10 years of probation. In May 2024, authorities found that he possessed a cell phone containing approximately 56 images and two videos depicting child pornography.
The investigation leading to the plea involved Homeland Security Investigations, led by Special Agent-in-Charge Erin Keegan, and the Niagara County Probation Department, directed by Deborah M LaRock.
Sentencing is set for May 6, 2026, before Judge Sinatra.
"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."
If convicted on this new charge, Gelsomino faces a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison and could receive up to twenty years as well as a fine up to $250,000.
