ALBANY, NEW YORK – In a shocking turn of events, William Godlewski, 45, of Altamont, New York, has entered a guilty plea in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Godlewski, already a state-convicted sex offender, admitted to possessing approximately 100 images of child sexual abuse material on his cellular phone and attempting to upload over 244 videos to a cloud-based storage account.
United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Erin Keegan, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo Field Office, announced the charges against Godlewski. The defendant’s guilty plea is a stark reminder of the relentless pursuit of those who prey on our children for their own twisted desires.
Godlewski’s sentencing is scheduled for October 23, 2025, where he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum of 20 years. Additionally, he may be fined up to $250,000, face a term of supervised release of at least five years, and will be required to register as a sex offender for life.
“My office has ZERO tolerance for sexual predators,” U.S. Attorney Sarcone declared. “Godlewski’s case is yet another example of my commitment to prosecute these monsters to the fullest extent of the law. A leopard never changes its spots, and we will continue to hold accountable those who show no remorse.”
HSI Special Agent in Charge Keegan emphasized the importance of protecting children from predators like Godlewski. “This guilty plea underscores our unwavering dedication to safeguarding our most vulnerable,” she said. “We will continue to work tirelessly with law enforcement partners to hold accountable anyone who exploits their innocence.”
The case is being investigated by HSI with the assistance of the New York Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Guilderland (N.Y.) Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney A.J. Vickey is prosecuting the case as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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