Daniel Nutt, a 35-year-old resident of 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 the sentence 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.
Nutt’s sentencing includes 122 months in prison, followed by ten years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay a $6,000 assessment under the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Assistance Act, which provides monetary assistance for victims of child sexual abuse. After his release from prison, Nutt will be required to 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. The 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 location and seized his cellphone, discovering over 230 images involving minors—including some depicting prepubescent children under the age of twelve. Authorities also learned that Nutt had previously been convicted for illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material and had 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, an initiative aimed at combating child exploitation by coordinating efforts among federal, state, and local agencies nationwide. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at justice.gov/PSC.
Reports of child exploitation can be made at cybertipline.org or by calling 1-800-843-5678 at any time.
