Almando Sapp, Jr., Child Sex Abuse Material, Florida 2025

Tampa Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Receipt and Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material

Tampa, Florida – In a harsh blow to those who exploit and harm children, 39-year-old Almando Sapp, Jr. has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for his crimes of receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

According to court documents, through digital payment systems, Sapp purchased CSAM over a social media application. Law enforcement recovered online communications between Sapp and individuals over the app where Sapp admitted to spending hundreds of dollars to purchase CSAM and stated his desire for “real cp” and images or videos containing “intercourse.” Through a search of Sapp’s cellphone, agents recovered hundreds of images and videos of CSAM.

Sapp pleaded guilty on January 9, 2025, and will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release. He will also forfeit a cellphone used in the commission of the offense. A restitution hearing is scheduled for July 8, 2025.

Homeland Security Investigations Assistant Special Agent in Charge Kristopher Pagitt expressed his commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of the community by ensuring justice is served. “This is another clear message that those who traffic in child sexual abuse material will be held accountable,” said Pagitt.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ilyssa M. Spergel.

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