William Seneca, Sr., 64, of Syracuse, has pled guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of child pornography. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Erin Keegan, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), made the announcement.
As part of his guilty plea, Seneca admitted that from approximately 2000 through 2008, he engaged in sexual conduct with V1, starting when V1 was about seven years old.
On several different occasions during that period, Seneca created child pornography depicting V1. Seneca also admitted that, on at least one occasion, he distributed the material he created depicting V1 to someone in Canada.
Sentencing is scheduled for February 13, 2025, before Chief United States District Judge Brenda K. Sannes.
Seneca faces a term of imprisonment of at least 15 years and up to 50 years, post-release supervision of between five years and life, a fine of up to $250,000, and restitution to the victim.
Seneca also will be required to register as a sex offender upon release.