U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Jonathan Woody, a 31-year-old resident of Rochester, New York, has pleaded guilty to the charge of coercion and enticement of a minor. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. This charge carries a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and could lead to a maximum sentence of life imprisonment along with a $250,000 fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who is overseeing the case, detailed that in January 2024, Woody engaged in sexually explicit communications online and via text with a 13-year-old child he met on social media. On January 2, 2024, Woody arranged for an Uber to transport the child to a hotel located in Greece, New York, where he had rented a room. During their time at the hotel, Woody provided alcohol and marijuana to the child and engaged in sexual acts.
The incident came to light when the child’s family reported them missing after realizing they were not at home. Following this report, law enforcement discovered Woody’s involvement with the child through subsequent investigations which led to his identification and arrest.
The investigation was conducted by multiple agencies including the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Todd Baxter’s direction, the Greece Police Department led by Chief Michael Wood, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation Task Force directed by Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Mark Grimm.
Sentencing for Jonathan Woody is set for October 30, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., presided over by Judge Siragusa.
