Winston Colon Correa was sentenced on March 20 to 25 years in prison for enticing minors and possessing child pornography, according to an announcement by 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. Authorities say that Colon Correa engaged in sexually explicit conversations with several minor girls he met online, inducing them to produce child pornography. He also met with at least one victim in person and pressured her into sexual acts, which he recorded.
“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 public filings and statements made during court proceedings, Colon Correa began communicating with minors as early as 2022. Law enforcement reviewed his electronic devices and found evidence that he had been involved in sexually explicit conversations with multiple unidentified individuals believed to be minor girls over several years. Many victims informed him they were underage; however, Colon Correa continued his actions regardless.
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/.
