Jorge Monrroy, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Iowa 2026

A 24-year-old Sioux City man has been found guilty of sexually exploiting a minor.

Jorge Monrroy, a resident of Sioux City, Iowa, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child on February 5, 2026, in federal court. The charges stem from an incident that occurred between June 30 and July 2, 2025.

According to court documents, Monrroy admitted to providing alcohol to a minor, getting her intoxicated, and recording a video of them having sexual intercourse on her phone. He then sent the video to himself.

Evidence also showed that Monrroy received, possessed, and distributed child pornography.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Monrroy faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years' imprisonment and a possible maximum sentence of 30 years' imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and at least five years of supervised release following any imprisonment.

Monrroy remains in custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing.

The case was investigated by the Sioux City Police Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kraig R. Hamit.

For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndia/pr/sioux-city-man-pleads-guilty-sexual-exploitation-child