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Bedford Hills man gets 19 years for sex crimes against children

James Collins, 69, persuaded a 17-year-old to engage in sexual activity and admitted to posing as a teen to try to meet up with a minor, according to prosecutors.

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Nov 4, 2025, 6:57 AM

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In Bedford Hills, a man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for sexually abusing minors.

James Collins, 69, persuaded a 17-year-old to engage in sexual activity and admitted to posing as a teen to try to meet up with a minor, according to prosecutors.

Collins previously settled lawsuits with 16 men who said they were abused by him when they were boys.

The abuse happened while Collins worked in Mount Kisco, at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester, and in the Chappaqua School District.

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