Winston Nguyen, a former 'Jeopardy!' champion and private school teacher, pleaded guilty to soliciting explicit images of minors and is set to be sentenced to seven years in prison. While teaching at St. Ann's School, he posed as a teenager on Snapchat, coercing students aged 13-16 from various prestigious schools, including Poly Prep and Packer Collegiate, into sending lewd images. Nguyen's case highlights significant concerns regarding trust in educators, especially given his previous criminal conviction for embezzlement. The Brooklyn DA's office is committed to ensuring accountability and protecting children from exploitation.
Winston Nguyen, a former 'Jeopardy!' champion, pleaded guilty to soliciting sexually explicit images of minors and faces a seven-year prison sentence.
Prosecutors revealed that Nguyen posed as a teenager on social media, manipulating students from various prestigious schools into sending him lewd photos.
The disturbing nature of Nguyen's actions as a trusted teacher and community figure prompted the Brooklyn DA to emphasize the importance of child protection.
Nguyen's criminal history includes a prior conviction in 2019 for stealing $300,000 from his senior employers during his time as a home health aide.
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