Summary
A Colombian national, Nicol Alexandra Contreras-Suarez, who entered the U.S. illegally, pleaded guilty to second-degree rape of a teenager in New York and is expected to receive a six-month sentence that she has already served. Officials plan to detain and deport her following the sentencing. The plea deal avoided putting the victim through the stress of testifying.
Key Facts
- Nicol Alexandra Contreras-Suarez is a Colombian national accused of entering the U.S. illegally in 2023.
- Contreras-Suarez pleaded guilty to second-degree rape involving a 14-year-old boy.
- The incident took place in a Manhattan bodega bathroom.
- She has been in custody at Rikers Island since July 2025.
- The plea deal ensures a six-month sentence, which she has already served.
- The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office plans for her deportation after the sentencing.
- New York City is a sanctuary area, which affects cooperation with federal immigration officials.
- The plea deal was made in consultation with the victim’s family to spare the victim from testifying.
