A Pittsfield man was sentenced Wednesday to 46 years in federal prison for filming the sexual abuse of three children in his home and possessing hundreds of files of child sexual abuse material, prosecutors said.

Justin Benoit, 39, was also ordered to pay restitution to the victims, totaling $7500, and must register as a sex offender, according to a statement by US Attorney Leah B. Foley’s office.

“This defendant’s conduct is nothing short of diabolical,” Foley said. ”Each image that he captured will result in an eternity of trauma and revictimization for these children.”

Benoit pleaded guilty in May to five counts of sexually exploiting children and one count of possessing child pornography. He also faces related charges in Central Berkshire District Court, court records show.

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