Ryan Hamilton, 30, of Bath, NY, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography by an individual with a prior conviction.
On October 19, 2022, Hamilton pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to the new charge.
The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.
In August 2016 and again in September 2017, Hamilton was convicted in Steuben County Court of Possessing Sexual Performance by Child Less than 16.
While being supervised by New York State Parole in 2019, Hamilton possessed approximately 87 videos and 1,124 images of child pornography on an SD card.
Some of the images and videos included children under the age of 12 and depictions of violence.
The plea is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia, the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Barry Chase, and the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, under the direction of Acting Commissioner Anthony J. Annucci.
Sentencing is scheduled for April 19, 2022, before Judge Siragusa.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Ryan Hamilton
- Criminal Charge: Possession of child pornography by an individual with a prior conviction
- City and State: Rochester, NY
- Exact Date: October 19, 2022
- Sentence: Mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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