Clinton County Man Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Distributing Child Pornography

PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK – Bradley Vincent, age 38, of Chazy, New York, was indicted today for sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of child pornography. Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III; Erin Keegan, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI); and New York State Police (NYSP) Superintendent Steven G. James made the announcement.

The indictment alleges that on February 18, 2024, the defendant used a minor female child, then 15 years old, to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing visual depictions of that conduct. The indictment also alleges that the defendant distributed those images of child pornography. The charges in the indictment are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III stated: “As alleged, Vicent recorded sexually explicit conduct with a 15-year-old girl and then distributed those videos and images. This defendant already had a state conviction for aggravated sexual abuse or sexual abuse and was at that time only sentenced to probation by the state. This is a perfect example of the broken state system failing to protect our children and our citizens in general.  This type of conduct is despicable and will be prosecuted vigorously by my office.  I want to thank our state and local partners for their aggressive pursuit of this defendant.”

The charges filed against Vincent carry a maximum term of 50 years in prison, a mandatory minimum term of 25 years, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life.

HSI and NYSP are investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carling Dunham is prosecuting the case.

Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.