A Las Vegas resident, Damian Amalfitano, was sentenced to 47 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised release for sexually exploiting a toddler and possessing child sexual abuse material involving several minors. The sentencing took place in the U.S. District Court, where Judge Richard F. Boulware II also ordered Amalfitano to pay $2,000 to the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance fund. Under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, Amalfitano is required to register as a sex offender and keep his registration current at his residence, workplace, or school.
Amalfitano pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of children and one count of possession of child pornography. According to court documents, he admitted that between at least September 22, 2010, and October 30, 2021, he sexually abused a two-year-old child for the purpose of producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and possessed CSAM depicting other minors.
“Today’s sentence reflects the defendant’s deplorable behavior and the seriousness of this crime against a vulnerable child who the defendant sexually abused,” said Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. “The collection of child sexual abuse material showed that the defendant sexually abused the victim for multiple consecutive days and recorded the abuse.”
“Damian Amalfitano posed a significant threat to children as demonstrated by his repeated perverse and sick exploitation,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Nathaniel Holland for the FBI Las Vegas Division. “Even in the darkest corners of the internet, the FBI and our law enforcement partners will exert every effort to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. Today’s sentencing reflects our unwavering commitment to pursuing justice for our most vulnerable victims.”
A forensic examination revealed approximately 350 images and six videos depicting CSAM on two digital devices owned by Amalfitano; some images involved toddlers. He also admitted engaging in sexually explicit conduct with three additional minor victims.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Afroza Yeasmin prosecuted the case.
This prosecution falls under Project Safe Childhood—a nationwide initiative started by the Justice Department in May 2006—to combat child sexual exploitation by coordinating efforts among federal, state, and local agencies. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.justice.gov/psc.
The public is encouraged to report any knowledge or suspicion regarding physical or online exploitation of children by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submitting tips online at tips.fbi.gov.
