Broadalbin Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sex Abuse Image Charges
Guilty Plea and Sentencing
A Broadalbin man, Damian Quillinan, 50, pleaded guilty to federal child sex abuse image charges on Wednesday. Quillinan was under probation for a previous child sex abuse image case when he received new charges.
New Charges and Investigation
According to the United States Department of Justice, after being released from jail in January 2024 for a previous 2017 conviction, Quillinan changed a video of a prepubescent minor he obtained over the internet to create a lewd and overly sexual image. He then had the video on a tablet until it was taken by police during a search in September 2024.
In his guilty plea, Quillinan admitted to violating the terms of his supervised release on his prior convictions by committing a new offense and by possessing unauthorized internet-capable devices. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 22.
Possible Sentencing
Quillinan faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum sentence of 20 years with up to two years for violating probation. He also faces a fine up to $250,000, a probation term up to life, and may be ordered to pay restitution to the victim.
Prosecution and Project Safe Childhood
Assistant United States Attorneys Benjamin Clark and Nicholas Walter are prosecuting the case under Project Safe Childhood, a program designed to marshal federal, local, and state resources to better locate, arrest, and prosecute child exploiters on the internet.
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Conclusion
Quillinan’s guilty plea and upcoming sentencing serve as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and the devastating impact of child sex abuse images. The investigation and prosecution of these crimes are crucial in protecting children and preventing further harm.
FAQs
Q: What are the possible sentencing options for Quillinan?
A: Quillinan faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum sentence of 20 years with up to two years for violating probation.
Q: What is Project Safe Childhood?
A: Project Safe Childhood is a program designed to marshal federal, local, and state resources to better locate, arrest, and prosecute child exploiters on the internet.
Q: Who is prosecuting the case?
A: Assistant United States Attorneys Benjamin Clark and Nicholas Walter are prosecuting the case under Project Safe Childhood.
