Christian Michael Stutes, Former Teacher’s Aide, Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Child Pornography Charges

A former teacher’s aide from Rochester was sentenced to 78 months in prison for his involvement in a child pornography case. Christian Michael Stutes, 25, was convicted of receipt and distribution of child pornography.

Stutes was arrested on December 13, 2019, after he went to Brighton to have sex with a 10-year-old male. The individual he believed to be the father of the child was actually an undercover FBI agent. The conversations between Stutes and the agent via text message revealed that the defendant discussed paying $150 to have sex with the child.

During the investigation, it was found that Stutes knowingly received and distributed images of child pornography. On the date of his arrest, Stutes possessed approximately 61 videos and 450 images of child pornography, including depictions of violence and prepubescent minors.

Stutes was employed as a teacher’s aide at a local childcare facility and had previously worked at various children’s camps. The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Child Exploitation Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia.

The sentencing is the result of a thorough investigation that led to the conviction of Christian Michael Stutes. The case highlights the importance of protecting children from exploitation and abuse.

Defendant: Christian Michael Stutes

Criminal Charges: Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography

City and State: Rochester, New York

Arrest Date: December 13, 2019

Sentence: 78 months in prison

Employment: Former teacher’s aide at a local childcare facility and previous employment at children’s camps

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