JUDGMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
V. (For Offenses Committed On or After November I, 1987)
USM Number
□ - John Matthew RUFFONI aka @SDJeffy
14642-506
THE DEFENDANT:
CaseNumber: 3:24-CR-01710-AGS Vikas Bajaj, Retained Defendant' s Attorney ~ pleaded guilty to count(s) ONE OF THE SUPERSEDING INFORMATION D was found guilty on count(s)
after a plea of not guilty.
Accordingly, the defendant is adjudged guilty of such count(s), which involve the following offense(s):
Title and Section / Nature of Offense
18 USC 2252(a)( 4)(8) - POSSESSION OF IMAGES OF MINORS ENGAGED IN SEXUALLY
EXPLICIT CONDUCT (FELONY)
The defendant is sentenced as provided in pages 2 through 8 of this judgment. The sentence is imposed pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984. D The defendant has been found not guilty on count(s)
Count
Is ~ Count(s) UNDERLYING is dismissed on the motion of the United States. ~ Assessment: $100.00 - IMPOSED
~ JVTA Assessment*:$ 5,000.00 - IMPOSED
* Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of2015, Pub. L. No. 114-22. D No fine IZI Forfeiture pursuant to order filed 7/7/2025 , included herein.
IT IS ORDERED that the defendant must notify the United States Attorney for this district within 30 days of any change of name, residence, or mailing address until all fines, restitution, costs, and special assessments imposed by this judgment are fully paid. If ordered to pay restitution, the defendant must notify the court and United States Attorney of any material change in the defendant' s economic circumstances.
Julv 7. 2025
Date of mposition of Sentence
United States District Judge
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AO 2458 (CASO Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case DEFENDANT: John Matthew RUFFONI
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Judgment - Page 2 of 8
CASE NUMBER:
IMPRISONMENT
The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of:
60 MONTHS
□ Sentence imposed pursuant to Title 8 USC Section 1326(b ). IZI The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons:
- PLACEMENT IN THE RESIDENTIAL DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (RDAP) - PLACEMENT IN A FACILITY AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO LOMPOC, CALIFORNIA, TO
FACILITATE FAMILY VISITS
- DEFENDANT TO CONTINUE MENTAL HEAL TH TREATMENT, SPECIFICALLY
RELATED TO SEX OFFENDER THERAPY
□ The defendant is remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal. □ The defendant must sun-ender to the United States Marshal for this district:
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as notified by the United States Marshal.
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The defendant must surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons:
IZl on or before 8/20/2025 BY 12:00 P.M.
□ as notified by the United States Marshal.
□ as notified by the Probation or Pretrial Services Office.
RETURN
I have executed this judgment as follows:
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UNITED ST A TES MARSHAL
By DEPUTY UNITED ST A TES MARSHAL 3 :24-CR-01710-AGS
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AO 2458 (CASD Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case
DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
John Matthew RUFFONI 3 :24-CR-0 1710-AGS
SUPERVISED RELEASE
Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant will be on supervised release for a term of:
10 YEARS
MANDATORY CONDITIONS
I. The defendant must not commit another federal, state or local crime.
2. The defendant must not unlawfully possess a controlled substance. Judgment - Page 3 of 8
3. The defendant must not illegally possess a controlled substance. The defendant must refrain from any unlawful use of a controlled substance. The defendant must submit to one drug test within 15 days of release from imprisonment and at least two periodic drug tests thereafter as determined by the court. Testing requirements will not exceed submission of more than 4 drug tests per month during the term of supervision, unless otherwise ordered by the cou1t. □The above drug testing condition is suspended, based on the comt's detennination that the defendant poses a low risk of future substance abuse. ( check if applicable)
4. IZJThe defendant must make restitution in accordance with 18 U.S.C. §§ 3663 and 3663A or any other statute authorizing a sentence of restitution. ( check if applicable)
5. IZJThe defendant must cooperate in the collection of DNA as directed by the probation officer. (check if applicable)
6. IZJThe defendant must comply with the requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (34 U.S.C. § 2090 I, et seq.) as directed by the probation officer, the Bureau of Prisons, or any state sex offender registration agency in the location where the defendant resides, works, is a student, or was convicted ofa qualifying offense. (check if applicable)
7. □The defendant must paiticipate in an approved program for domestic violence. (check if applicable) The defendant must comply with the standard conditions that have been adopted by this court as well as with any other conditions on the attached page.
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AO 245B (CASO Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case
DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
John Matthew RUFFONI 3 :24-CR-0 1710-AGS
ST AND ARD CONDITIONS OF SUPERVISION
Judgment - Page 4 of 8
As pa1t of the defendant's supervised release, the defendant must comply with the following standard conditions of supervision. These conditions are imposed because they establish the basic expectations for the defendant's behavior while on supervision and identify the minimum tools needed by probation officers to keep informed, repo1t to the cou1t about, and bring about improvements in the defendant's conduct and condition.
I. The defendant must report to the probation office in the federal judicial district where they are authorized to reside within 72 hours of their release from imprisonment, unless the probation officer instructs the defendant to report to a different probation office or within a different time frame.
2. After initially reporting to the probation office, the defendant will receive instructions from the court or the probation officer about how and when the defendant must report to the probation officer, and the defendant must report to the probation officer as instructed.
3. The defendant must not knowingly leave the federal judicial district where the defendant is authorized to reside without first getting permission from the cou11 or the probation officer.
4. The defendant must answer truthfully the questions asked by their probation officer.
5. The defendant must live at a place approved by the probation officer. If the defendant plans to change where they live or anything about their living arrangements (such as the people living with the defendant), the defendant must notify the probation officer at least 10 days before the change. If notifying the probation officer in advance is not possible due to unanticipated circumstances, the defendant must notify the probation officer within 72 hours of becoming aware ofa change or expected change.
6. The defendant must allow the probation officer to visit them at any time at their home or elsewhere, and the defendant must permit the probation officer to take any items prohibited by the conditions of their supervision that he or she observes in plain view.
7. The defendant must work full time (at least 30 hours per week) at a lawful type of employment, unless the probation officer excuses the defendant from doing so. If the defendant does not have full-time employment the defendant must try to find full- time employment, unless the probation officer excuses the defendant from doing so. If the defendant plans to change where the defendant works or anything about their work (such as their position or their job responsibilities), the defendant must notify the probation officer at least IO days before the change. If notifying the probation officer at least IO days in advance is not possible due to unanticipated circumstances, the defendant must notify the probation officer within 72 hours of becoming aware ofa change or expected change.
8. The defendant must not communicate or interact with someone they know is engaged in criminal activity. If the defendant knows someone has been convicted of a felony, they must not knowingly communicate or interact with that person without first getting the pennission of the probation officer.
9. If the defendant is arrested or questioned by a law enforcement officer, the defendant must notify the probation officer within 72 hours. I 0. The defendant must not own, possess, or have access to a firearm, ammunition, destructive device, or dangerous weapon (i.e., anything that was designed, or was modified for, the specific purpose of causing bodily injury or death to another person such as nunchakus or tasers).
11. The defendant must not act or make any agreement with a law enforcement agency to act as a confidential human source or infonnant without first getting the permission of the court.
12. If the probation officer determines the defendant poses a risk to another person (including an organization), the probation officer may require the defendant to notify the person about the risk and the defendant must comply with that instruction . The probation officer may contact the person and confirm that the defendant notified the person about the risk.
13. The defendant must follow the instructions of the probation officer related to the conditions of supervision. 3 :24-CR-0 1710-AGS
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AO 245B (CASO Rev. 1/ 19) Judgment in a Criminal Case
DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
John Matthew RUFFONI 3 :24-CR-0 1710-AGS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SUPERVISION
Judgment - Page 5 of 8
1. Submit your person, property, house, residence, vehicle, papers, [ computers (as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1030(e)(l)), other electronic communications or data storage devices or media,] or office, to a search conducted by a United States probation officer. Failure to submit to a search may be grounds for revocation of release. The offender must warn any other occupants that the premises may be subject to searches pursuant to this condition. An officer may conduct a search pursuant to this condition only when reasonable suspicion exists that the offender has violated a condition of his supervision and that the areas to be searched contain evidence of this violation. Any search must be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner.
2. Abstain from the use of any and all alcohol, and not be present in (or frequent) places where alcohol is the main item of sale.
3. Consent to third party disclosure to any employer, potential employer, concerning any restrictions that are imposed by the com1.
4. Not use or possess any computer, computer-related devices (pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1030(e)(l)), which are capable of accessing, storing, or transmitting visual depictions of "sexually explicit conduct"
involving children as defined by 18 USC § 2256(2) and/or "actual sexually explicit conduct" involving adults as defined by 18 USC § 2257(h)(l ), without prior approval by the court or probation officer, all of which are subject to search and seizure. Such devices include, but are not limited to smart phones, smart watches, video game consoles, digital tablets, I-pods, and not excluding anything else that has the capability of doing so in the future and can communicate data via modem, dedicated connections or cellular networks, and their peripheral equipment. The offender must consent to installation of monitoring software and/or hardware on any computer or computer-related devices owned or controlled by the offender that will enable the probation officer to monitor all computer use and cellular data. The offender must pay for the cost of installation of the computer software.
5. Not associate with, or have any contact with, any known sex offenders unless in an approved treatment and/or counseling setting.
6. Not have any contact, direct or indirect, either telephonically , visually, verbally or through written material, or through any third-paity communication, with the victim or victim's family, without prior approval of the probation officer.
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AO 2458 (CASO Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case DEFENDANT: John Matthew RUFFONI
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Judgment - Page 6 of 8
CASE NUMBER:
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7. Not initiate any contact (personal, electronic or otherwise) or associate with anyone under the age of 18, unless in the presence of a supervising adult who is aware of the offender's deviant sexual behavior and nature of offense and conviction, with the exception of the offender's biological children, unless approved in advance by the probation officer.
8. Not accept or commence employment or volunteer activity without prior approval of the probation officer, and employment should be subject to continuous review and assessment by the probation officer.
9. Not loiter within 200 yards of a school, schoolyard, playground, park, amusement center/park, public swimming pool, arcade, daycare center, carnival, recreation venue, library and other places primarily frequented by persons under the age of 18, without prior approval of the probation officer.
10. Not possess or view any materials such as videos, magazines, photographs, computer images or other matter that depicts "sexually explicit conduct" involving children as defined by 18 USC § 2256(2) and/or "actual sexually explicit conduct" involving adults as defined by 18 USC§ 2257(h)(l), and not patronize any place where such materials or entertainment are the primary material or entertainment available.
11. Complete a sex offender evaluation, which may include periodic psychological, physiological testing, and completion of a visual reaction time (VR T) assessment, at the direction of the com1 or probation officer. If deemed necessary by the treatment provider, the offender shall pai1icipate and successfully complete an approved statece11ified sex offender treatment program, including compliance with treatment requirements of the program. The Court authorizes the release of the presentence report, and available psychological evaluations to the treatment provider, as approved by the probation officer. The offender will allow reciprocal release of information between the probation officer and the treatment provider. The offender may also be required to contribute to the costs of services rendered in an amount to be determined by the probation officer, based on ability to pay. Polygraph examinations may be used following completion of the formal treatment program as directed by the probation officer in order to monitor adherence to the goals and objectives of treatment and as a part of the containment model.
12. Reside in a residence approved in advance by the probation officer, and any changes in residence shall be pre-approved by the probation officer.
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AO 245B (CASO Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case
DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
John Matthew RUFFONI 3 :24-CR-0 1710-AGS
RESTITUTION
Judgment - Page 7 of 8
The defendant shall pay restitution in the amount of $18,000.00 as specified in the Restitution Order. Restitution shall be paid to the following victims in the specified amounts, pro rata:
Victims Amount
"Eliza" of the HG 1 Series $3,000
"Sarah" of the Marineland I Series $3,000
"Sloane" of the Tara Series $3,000
"Lily" of the Vicky Series $3,000
"Jenny" $3,000
"Maria" of the Best Necklace Series $3,000 3 :24-CR-0 1710-AGS
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AO 2458 (CASO Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case
DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
John Matthew RUFFONI 3 :24-CR-0 1710-AGS
FINE
Judgment - Page 8 of 8
The defendant shall pay a fine in the amount of $30,000.00 unto the United States of America. This sum shall be paid by August 6, 2025.
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