PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced the sentencing of Christopher Daniels, age 34, from Philadelphia, to 15 years in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release. This sentencing, handed down by United States District Court Judge Juan R. Sánchez, addresses repeated violations related to child pornography.
Daniels faced charges in an August 2023 superseding indictment. In March, a federal jury convicted him on six counts, including receiving and possessing child pornography as a second-time offender, accessing child pornography with intent, and failing to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).
Previously, Daniels was convicted in 2015 for possession of child pornography. He served 70 months in prison and began a 10-year supervised release in January 2021. Under SORNA, Daniels was obligated to maintain current sex offender registration details, including his residential address. However, in July 2022, he failed to verify this information with Pennsylvania State Police, resulting in non-compliance status. Additionally, he violated the terms of his federal supervised release, leading to a bench warrant for his arrest.
On November 3, 2022, Daniels was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service, and a subsequent FBI search of his residence uncovered numerous electronic devices. Forensic analysis revealed thousands of illicit videos and images, alongside searches for similar content.
U.S. Attorney Romero commented on Daniels’ failure to adhere to the conditions of his release, stating, “When he got out of prison, Christopher Daniels was given a non-negotiable to-do list. Right at the top: stay away from material depicting the horrific sexual abuse of children, and keep his sex offender registry details current. He failed at both, proving himself a continued risk to the community.”
Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Philadelphia, remarked on the persistence of Daniels’ criminal behavior, despite having served a previous sentence. He noted, “This sentencing is a testament to the diligent and unceasing work of the FBI and our law enforcement partners to combat violent crimes against children.”
The investigation was conducted by the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service, with prosecution led by Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Rotella. This case spotlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to protect vulnerable children from exploitation.
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