🚨 The Gutter Report: Staten Island Man Indicted in Federal Child Exploitation Case After Evidence Allegedly Found on Phone
Federal grand jury charges Jon Consiglio with sexual exploitation of a child as he remains detained inside MDC Brooklyn awaiting prosecution
Brooklyn, New York — A Staten Island man is now sitting in federal custody after a grand jury indictment formally charged him with sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse material, marking the beginning of a full federal prosecution that could carry decades in prison if he is convicted.
Jon Consiglio, 39, was arrested and arraigned in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York after federal authorities alleged evidence involving a young child was discovered on his phone, triggering an investigation that ultimately led to his detention and indictment.
📱 Jon Consiglio pictured in a personal photo prior to his federal arrest and detention.
⚖️ Federal Indictment Moves Case Into Full Prosecution
According to official federal court records in United States v. Consiglio (Case No. 1:26-cr-00028-DG-1), a grand jury returned a formal indictment on February 9, 2026, charging Consiglio with:
Sexual exploitation of a child, under 18 U.S.C. § 2251
Possession of child sexual abuse material, under 18 U.S.C. § 2252
Sexual exploitation of a child is among the most serious federal criminal charges, carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum sentence of up to 30 years per count if convicted.
The indictment confirms federal prosecutors presented evidence to a grand jury, which found sufficient probable cause to formally charge him and move the case forward.
Consiglio is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC Brooklyn), a federal detention facility that houses defendants awaiting trial in federal court.
👥 Jon Consiglio pictured with tattoo artist Angel “Angel_ta2,” known for appearances on Ink Master.
📱 Alleged Evidence Discovery Triggered Federal Investigation
According to reporting by local outlets, federal authorities began investigating Consiglio after disturbing material allegedly involving a young child was discovered on a phone that had been transferred to another individual.
The discovery was ultimately reported to authorities, triggering a federal criminal investigation that led to Consiglio’s arrest and prosecution.
You can read the original reporting here:
Staten Island Advance — Feds: Videos of sex with girl, 4, discovered on Staten Island man’s phone
New York Daily News — Staten Island man arrested after alleged videos discovered on phone
At this stage, Consiglio has been formally charged but has not been convicted. The allegations will be tested through federal court proceedings.
🚫 Federal Judge Ordered Detention Without Bail
Court records show Consiglio was arraigned before a federal magistrate judge on January 28, 2026.
During that hearing:
Federal prosecutors opposed his release
The court issued an official Order of Detention
Consiglio was remanded into federal custody pending trial
He remains incarcerated at MDC Brooklyn as a pretrial detainee.
Federal judges typically order detention in cases involving serious charges where they determine continued custody is necessary while the prosecution moves forward.
🎡 Jon Consiglio pictured in a personal family photo prior to his federal indictment and detention.
🏛️ Case Assigned to Federal District Judge Diane Gujarati
Following the grand jury indictment, the case has been assigned to 👨🏻⚖️ Judge Diane Gujarati in federal court in Brooklyn.
Consiglio is represented by a federal public defender, while prosecutors from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York are handling the case.
The prosecution will now move into the discovery phase, where evidence is reviewed, followed by either plea negotiations or trial.
🔒 Federal Custody Confirms Active Prosecution
Federal Bureau of Prisons records confirm Consiglio is currently being held at MDC Brooklyn under federal custody while awaiting further court proceedings.
He has not been convicted, and federal court proceedings will ultimately determine the outcome of the charges against him.
🧾 What Happens Next
The federal criminal process now continues with:
Formal district court arraignment
Evidence disclosure between prosecution and defense
Pretrial motions and hearings
Potential plea negotiations
Or trial before a federal jury
Federal child exploitation prosecutions are among the most aggressively pursued cases in the federal system due to the seriousness of the charges and statutory sentencing requirements.
The case against Jon Consiglio is now fully underway inside federal court.
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