Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York | Department of Justice
Winston Colon Correa was sentenced on March 20 to 25 years in prison for enticing minors and possessing child pornography, according to United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, who also presided over Colon Correa's guilty plea.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address crimes involving the exploitation of children online and in person. Prosecutors say such cases are a priority due to their serious impact on victims and communities.
"Winston Colon Correa preyed on children by pressuring them to record and send videos of themselves engaged in sexually explicit conduct," said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. "On at least two occasions, he even met with one of his child victims and pressured her to have sex, which Colon Correa recorded. New Yorkers want those who engage in such heinous conduct off our streets. This Office, and our law enforcement partners, will pursue every lead and use every tool to rid our communities of those who sexually exploit our children. The message to predators from our Office is clear: there is no place for you in New York other than prison."
According to court documents and statements made during proceedings, Colon Correa began engaging in sexually explicit text conversations with several minor girls he met online starting in at least 2022. He induced the production of child pornography from at least four identified minor victims and had similar conversations with other unidentified individuals believed to be minors. Investigators found that many victims made it clear they were underage, referencing being in school or living with parents, yet Colon Correa continued his actions.
In addition to the prison term, Colon Correa was sentenced to 20 years of supervised release. Clayton praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department for their roles in the investigation.
Anyone with information about child exploitation is encouraged to contact the FBI at 1-212-384-1000 or https://tips.fbi.gov/.
The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney William C. Kinder from the General Crimes Unit.
