Evergreen Reporter

David Berry Garmarnik, a 46-year-old resident of Tucson, has been indicted on multiple charges related to child sexual exploitation. The indictment includes 20 counts of attempted production of child pornography, 20 counts of attempted enticement and coercion of a minor, and five counts of receipt of child pornography.

According to the indictment, Garmarnik became a suspect in July 2024 during an investigation into child exploitation. Evidence suggests that he used Skype to participate in live streaming shows involving child sexual abuse in the Philippines. It is alleged that Garmarnik sent payments via money service wire transfers to sex traffickers who then facilitated these live shows. Since 2017, he reportedly took part in numerous such events by instructing traffickers on how to abuse children.

The charges against Garmarnik carry severe penalties. Attempted production of child pornography could result in a prison sentence ranging from 15 to 30 years for each count. Attempted enticement and coercion of a minor carries a potential sentence from 10 years to life imprisonment per count. Receipt of child pornography could lead to a sentence between five and 20 years for each count. Additionally, each offense may include fines up to $250,000 and supervised release lasting from five years to life.

It is important to note that an indictment does not imply guilt; it is merely an accusation. The presumption of innocence remains until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt by a jury.

This case falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse nationwide. This program involves federal, state, and local resources working together to apprehend offenders and rescue victims.

Homeland Security Investigations led the investigation into this case with Assistant United States Attorney Nathaniel J. Walters handling the prosecution.

For more details about Project Safe Childhood or updates from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, visit their website or follow them on social media.