Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York | Department of Justice
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced on Mar. 25 the arrest of Gabrielle Eichert for receiving and distributing child pornography. Eichert was taken into federal custody and presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy in White Plains federal court.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children. Authorities stress the importance of removing offenders from communities and holding them accountable.
"The sexual exploitation of children is way too common," said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. "We need to get predators off the streets and send the message: you will be caught, and you will go to prison. As alleged, Gabrielle Eichert received and distributed material that re-victimizes vulnerable children and fuels further abuse. We are committed to identifying and holding accountable those who participate in these offenses. We will use every available tool to protect children and ensure that justice is served. If you have information to report, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or https://tips.fbi.gov."
According to allegations in the complaint, Gregory Graff was charged on March 17 with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor following his arrest earlier this year by New York State Police in Orange County. Investigators say Graff had lived in the Southern District of New York since June 2024, during which time he used a chat application with Eichert to exchange numerous images depicting minors engaged in sexual activity.
Prior to her arrest on March 24 by New York State Police, Eichert admitted exchanging messages with Graff as well as sharing images involving minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Eichert faces one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography, which carries a minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of twenty years if convicted; sentencing decisions rest with the judge presiding over any conviction.
Clayton praised multiple agencies for their roles in investigating this case, including local district attorney offices, state police units specializing in computer crimes, sheriff's offices from Ulster County, as well as federal task forces focused on safe streets initiatives.
