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Former U.S. Navy Member Sentenced for Child Pornography
Miami, Florida – In a harsh verdict, former U.S. Navy member Anthony Louis Cardona, 30, of Key West, Florida, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
According to the FBI, agents executed a search warrant at Cardona’s residence on January 25, 2021, after discovering he was downloading child pornography using peer-to-peer software. The search uncovered multiple hard drives containing thousands of images and videos of child pornography, including infants and pre-pubescent children engaged in sadomasochism and bestiality.
The electronics search produced over 89,000 images and videos of child pornography dating from 2010-2021. A shocking videoconference chat message from 2014 revealed Cardona distributed and received child pornography, stating he previously fondled a pre-pubescent female child over her pants.
At the time of his arrest, Cardona was an active-duty air traffic controller in the United States Navy. His offenses are a stark reminder of the perils that lurk online and the need for vigilance in identifying and prosecuting those who exploit children.
United States Attorney Juan Antonio Gonzalez and FBI Miami Special Agent in Charge George L. Piro announced the sentence imposed by United States District Judge K. Michael Moore.
The FBI Miami, Key West Office, investigated the case, while Assistant United States Attorneys Hillary T. Irvin and Nicole Grosnoff prosecuted it and handled asset forfeiture, respectively. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Cardona’s 97-month prison sentence is accompanied by 25 years of supervised release as a sexual offender and a restitution order to his victims. The harsh sentence serves as a warning to those who seek to exploit children online.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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