A Stillwater man, previously convicted of a similar offense, has pled guilty to charges of receiving child pornography. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York announced the conviction of 28-year-old Kevin Landry on January 23. According to official statements, Landry has admitted to using a messaging application to obtain child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in September 2024.
The case, prosecuted as part of Project Safe Childhood, a national initiative targeting the increasing challenge of child exploitation and abuse, highlights the ongoing efforts to combat such crimes. Landry had been previously sanctioned by the Tennessee state court in 2020, pleading guilty to soliciting a minor after obtaining a nude photo of a female child through Snapchat and then threatening distribution if more photos were not sent. He received an order of deferral and judicial diversion for that offense, which he seems to have disregarded with the recent conviction.
Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating: "Landry caught a huge break from state authorities after sexually exploiting a child—and he squandered it. His guilty plea in federal court makes one thing unmistakably clear: repeat offenders who prey on children will face swift, aggressive prosecution and severe consequences." Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Erin Keegan also condemned Landry's acts and reiterated the commitment of HSI Albany to protect children from such threats, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Landry's sentencing, scheduled for May 27, could see him facing a minimum of 15 years to a maximum of 40 years in prison. Alongside a potential fine of up to $250,000, he also faces a term of supervised release of at least five years, and potentially life. He will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison, an additional measure in place to monitor and prevent further exploitation of minors. The investigation by HSI and the subsequent prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua R. Rosenthal underscores an unwavering pursuit of justice in such sordid affairs.
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