A Las Vegas man has been handed down a 47-year prison sentence for the sexual exploitation of a minor and the possession of disturbing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Damian Amalfitano, who previously entered a guilty plea to one count each of sexual exploitation of children and of possession of child pornography, will also face a lifetime of supervised release post-imprisonment.
The sentencing by United States District Judge Richard F. Boulware II didn't solely stop at imprisonment; Amalfitano is now also mandated to pay $2,000 to the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance (AVAA) fund. According to the Justice Department, under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, he is required to continuously keep his sex offender registration up to date, wherever he lives, works, or studies.
Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah labeled the crimes against an extremely vulnerable toddler as "deplorable," noting that Amalfitano's collection of CSAM clearly evidenced that he sexually abused the victim over multiple consecutive days and documented the abuse on film. Additionally, Acting Special Agent in Charge Nathaniel Holland for the FBI Las Vegas Division commented on the severity of the threat Amalfitano posed to children, conveying a strong message that the FBI and its partners work diligently to ensure that justice is served even when crimes are hidden in the darkest nooks of the internet.
Documents from the plea reveal that Amalfitano began his abuse no later than September 2010, continuing through at least October 2021, commencing his exploitation with a two-year-old child. A subsequent forensic examination of his electronic devices revealed roughly 350 images and six videos containing CSAM, depicting victims as young as toddlers. "Damian Amalfitano posed a significant threat to children as demonstrated by his repeated perverse and sick exploitation," Nathaniel Holland told the Justice Department.
The arrest and subsequent sentencing of Amalfitano serves as a part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. The public is urged to report any instances of child exploitation by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or submitting tips online at tips.fbi.gov, as the collective efforts of federal, state, and local agencies aim to apprehend those guilty of these heinous acts and to rescue their victims.
