Brandon G. Uber, Child Pornography, New York 2024

Child Pornography Conviction Lands Jamestown Man 20 Years in Prison

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Brandon G. Uber, 25, of Jamestown, NY, has been sentenced to serve 168 months in prison and lifetime supervised release for possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.

On August 22, 2024, a federal search warrant was executed at Uber's residence due to child pornography files he uploaded to a KIK application server. During the search, various electronic devices were seized, including three tablets and a laptop.

Uber, a member of a KIK chat forum used to trade child pornography with other users, was a moderator of the forum at one point. Subsequent examination of the seized devices recovered approximately 33 images and five videos of child pornography, some of which depicted the sexual exploitation of an infant or toddler and violence against children.

The sentencing is the result of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Erin Keegan, the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Amie Feroleto, and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, under the direction of Sheriff James Quattrone.

Uber will serve 36 months of his sentence consecutive to a previous sentence of 210 months, for a total of 246 months. He was awaiting sentencing on a distribution of child pornography charge at the time of the current offense.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron J. Mango handled the case, stating that Uber's actions demonstrate a 'repeated and reckless disregard for the well-being of innocent children.'

The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of child pornography on its victims and the importance of continued efforts to combat this heinous crime.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/repeat-offender-going-prison-more-20-years-new-child-pornography-charge