United States of America v. Steven LaBianca

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer Nora Hirozawa represented the Defendant charged with coercion or enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography.

In 2017, Steven LaBianca, age 53, communicated online with a 15-year-old girl who resided in Cyprus (Jane Doe 2). LaBianca induced Jane Doe 2 to send him photographs and videos of herself nude and engaging in sexual activities, and instructed her to watch pornographic videos involving other young girls. LaBianca threatened to leave Jane Doe 2 for a younger girl once she grew up and advised Jane Doe 2 to delete incriminating evidence from her devices if she was ever approached by law enforcement authorities. Over the course of their communications, Jane Doe 2 sent LaBianca hundreds of photographs and videos of her engaged in sexual activities.

Additionally, from September 2017 through May 2020, LaBianca communicated with multiple young girls—some as young as 13-years-old—and coerced them into sending him sexually explicit photographs and videos through social media platforms such as Omegle, Skype, and Instagram.

The government’s case is being handled by the Office’s Organized Crime and Gangs Section. Assistant United States Attorney Andy Palacio is in charge of the prosecution.

The Defendant was sentenced to one hundred and forty-four months imprisonment on counts 1s and 2s to run concurrently. Five years supervised release on counts 1s and 2s to run concurrently. $200 special assessment