ALBANY, NEW YORK – In a stunning turn of events, Francis T. DiCaprio, 30, from Amsterdam, New York, has entered a guilty plea to distributing and possessing child pornography. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
According to the charges, DiCaprio admitted to using messaging applications to receive and distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM) between June 2023 and February 2024. He also falsely claimed he was sexually abusing an 8-year-old child he knew.
“DiCaprio’s crimes are despicable,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Sarcone. “We are grateful to the FBI for their swift action in apprehending this dangerous individual and removing him from the streets.”
FBI Special Agent in Charge Tremaroli echoed the sentiment, stating that DiCaprio’s guilty plea guarantees a lengthy sentence. “The FBI is committed to working with our partners to ensure those who exploit children face justice,” he said.
DiCaprio faces a mandatory minimum of 5 years and up to 20 years in federal prison for distribution and possession charges. He also faces a fine of up to $250,000 and a supervised release term of at least 5 years. His sentencing is scheduled for December 15, 2025.
The case against DiCaprio was investigated by the FBI Albany’s Child Exploitation Task Force, which includes agents from state and local law enforcement agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikayla Espinosa is prosecuting this case as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Cybercrime|Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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