3D-Printed Guns Lead to Guilty Verdict | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

A jury in Albany County just convicted Demetrio Daga, 44, on all counts for building and stockpiling illegal firearms—including 3D-printed weapons—potentially facing decades behind bars. Prosecutors presented 17 witnesses showing he actively manufactured regulated gun parts at home, while his defense argued the charges were victimless and based on suspicion. A controversial request for a special prosecutor was denied after an alleged tense exchange with the DA’s office. Sentencing is set for October 8th, with his lawyer expecting a 25-year sentence rather than the maximum 40. This case…