Daniel Nutt, a 35-year-old repeat sex offender from Brewster, Ohio, was sentenced on March 3 to more than ten years in prison for downloading and distributing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. U.S. District Chief Judge Sara Lioi handed down a sentence of 122 months after Nutt pleaded guilty in December 2025 to charges of receipt and distribution of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and possession of child pornography or child sexual abuse materials.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address the problem of online child exploitation. After his release from prison, Nutt will be subject to ten years of supervised release, must pay a $6,000 assessment under the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Assistance Act established in 2018, register as a sex offender, and undergo behavioral and psychological treatment.
According to court documents, federal agents began investigating uploads and downloads of child sexual abuse materials on a social media platform in August 2024. Their investigation led them to Nutt, who was found downloading such material while working at a car dealership. In December 2024, agents executed a search warrant at his residence and seized his cellphone, discovering over 230 illegal images including those involving prepubescent minors under age twelve. Authorities also learned that Nutt had previously been convicted for illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material and served seven years with the Ohio Department of Corrections.
The FBI Canton Resident Agency led the investigation that resulted in Nutt’s indictment. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph P. Dangelo prosecuted the case for the Northern District of Ohio.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood—a nationwide initiative led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices that coordinates federal, state, and local resources to combat child exploitation online and rescue victims. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at justice.gov/PSC.
Reports of suspected child exploitation can be made at cybertipline.org or by calling 1-800-843-5678 at any time.
