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St. Lawrence County Man Sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornography

A Lisbon man was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography in a developing case.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 20, 2026, 8:54 a.m. ET
According to official court records from the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, 37-year-old Michael St. Denny of Lisbon, New York, was on July 24, 2026, by United States District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino to 120 months in federal prison, followed by fifteen years of supervised release. The sentencing was announced on August 10, 2026, in an open case. Official records state that St. Denny admitted to distributing child pornography between July 2024 and January 2025 using the social media application KIK. A search warrant conducted on his residence on January 14, 2025, revealed 220 videos and 421 images of child pornography. Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation, and Assistant United States Attorney Paul DerOhannesian handled the prosecution. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III stated: "This sentence reflects the gravity of this defendant’s crimes. As established through his guilty plea, Mr. St. Denny distributed child pornography over several months and a search of his residence uncovered hundreds of images of child sexual exploitation material. He will now serve 10 years in federal prison, followed by strict supervision upon his release. I commend our partners at HSI for their unwavering efforts throughout this investigation." Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Patrone said: "Michael St. Denny’s crimes represent a depraved exploitation of innocent children, and this sentence reflects the gravity of the harm he caused by trading in the suffering of the most vulnerable. HSI Massena will pursue these offenders with unwavering resolve and relentless determination, using every lawful tool available to protect our communities and bring predators to justice."

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