Kevin Rizo, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, New York 2023
Queens Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Sextortion
A 33-year-old man from Flushing, New York, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor. Kevin Rizo, who used the moniker 'Alyssa' on Instagram, pleaded guilty to the charge in September 2021.
Rizo was sentenced by United States District Judge Joanna Seybert in federal court in Central Islip on [no date specified]. He will also be required to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison.
According to the government's investigation, Rizo had communicated with at least 130 boys and had threatened to disseminate explicit images and videos of them to others unless they provided more material.
The victim, a 14-year-old boy, reported to Nassau County police officers in December 2016 that he had been contacted by Rizo on Instagram. Rizo had pretended to be a teenage girl and had threatened to share explicit images and videos of the victim with his friends unless he provided more material.
United States Attorney Breon Peace stated, 'The defendant's sextortion is unconscionable and extremely harmful to the young boy who should be commended for bravely coming forward to law enforcement to stop this predator.'
Ivan J. Arvelo, Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations in New York, added, 'Sextortion is a growing threat for children online and this significant sentence sends a clear message that those who attempt to exploit and harm children will face serious consequences.'
The government's case is being handled by the Office's Long Island Criminal Division. Assistant United States Attorney Oren Gleich is in charge of the prosecution.
**Mandatory Facts:**
- Defendant Name: Kevin Rizo
- Criminal Charges: Sexual Exploitation of a Child
- City and State: Flushing, New York
- Exact Date: [no date specified]
- Sentence: 17 years in prison
- Registration Requirement: Sex offender registration upon release from prison
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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