Adult Film Actor Austin Wolf Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Exploitation

By Ronald Rodriguez Last updated Sep 30, 2025

New York, NY – Former adult film actor Austin Wolf, whose real name is Justin Heath Smith, was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Friday, September 26, 2025, after pleading guilty to charges related to the exploitation of minors. The case underscores the ongoing federal commitment to prosecuting individuals who prey on vulnerable children.

Smith’s extensive history of child sexual exploitation, which involved targeting children as young as seven years old, prompted a swift and determined response from the Southern District of New York’s prosecutorial team and federal law enforcement agencies.

A Harrowing Pattern of Exploitation

Smith was arrested in April 2024 after federal authorities conducted a raid on his apartment in Manhattan, uncovering approximately 1,291 files of child pornography, including around 75 files depicting infants and toddlers and videos showing violent abuse. The evidence also revealed Smith’s distribution of this material to at least 15 individuals.

Smith was charged initially with receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography.
He pleaded guilty in June 2025 to enticing a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity.
The sentencing included 19 years imprisonment, 10 years of supervised release, and a $40,000 fine.

Prosecutors detailed disturbing encounters, including Smith’s involvement with minors aged 7 to 15, and his coordination with others to exploit children. For example, in late 2023 or early 2024, Smith and an adult male met with a 15-year-old minor during which illegal acts occurred. Smith also engaged multiple times with individuals he believed were minors while recording some encounters.

Strong Federal Response and Public Safety Measures

U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for the Southern District of New York condemned Smith’s actions in a strong statement, emphasizing the federal government’s commitment to protecting children from sexual predators.

“Justin Heath Smith’s crimes against children are horrible. He targeted kids as young as seven, and every New Yorker wants him and those like him off our streets for as long as possible and never again near our children.”

“The message to predators from our Office is clear: there is no place for you in New York other than prison.”

Authorities continue to urge the public to report any information about child exploitation. Anyone with such information is encouraged to contact the FBI at 1-212-384-1000 or through the FBI’s secure online tip portal at https://tips.fbi.gov/.

The Latest Developments and Next Steps

Smith’s sentencing is part of a broader effort by federal agencies to aggressively tackle crimes involving child sexual exploitation. The case highlights the persistent dangers posed by such predators and the importance of ongoing vigilance.

Smith will remain in prison for the duration of his sentence, with supervised release following incarceration.
The investigation exposed other individuals involved in the distribution and facilitation of child abuse material, which law enforcement continues to pursue.
Resources and support networks for victims remain critical; victims or those affected can reach out by texting “STRENGTH” to 741-741 to access certified crisis counseling through the Crisis Text Line.

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