Jeopardy! contestant teacher is arrested amid investigation into ‘sexualized images shared online’ after he previously stole $300,000 from a 96-year-old blind man

Class ended early for students at a private school in Brooklyn after their teacher was led away in handcuffs on charges of sharing sexualized images on social media.

Winston Nguyen, 37, who taught math at St. Ann’s School, a private school in the borough’s upscale Brooklyn Heights section, had previously competed on the quiz show Jeopardy!

So far, Nguyen, who has been teaching at the $60,000-a-year fee-paying school since 2020, has not been charged with any crime, but he is still a suspect in the investigation.

Nguyen has also been in legal jeopardy in the past.

In 2019, Nguyen was jailed for four months on Rikers Island after stealing $300,000 from a 96-year-old blind man and his 92-year-old wife, both of whom have since died.

Nguyen taught math at St. Ann’s School, pictured, a $60,000-a-year private school in the borough’s upscale Brooklyn Heights area

According to the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, further investigation into Nguyen’s alleged conduct is ongoing.

The school confirmed that he was under investigation for “the distribution of intimate images via social media.”

“Upon his arrest on Thursday, he was immediately placed on leave by the school and he remains on leave,” a spokesperson said.

The school’s principal, Kenyatte Reid, wrote to parents to inform them of the arrest and asked families who may have more information about Ngyuen’s behavior to come forward.

“This incident is very disturbing for all of us. We are proud of our incredible faculty and a learning environment rooted in trust,” Reid wrote.

Seven years ago, Nguyen had another run-in with the law and was arrested after stealing $300,000 while working as a home helper for the elderly couple, the Stolls.

Nguyen stole from Bernard and Florence Stoll. Bernard passed away in November 2019. Florence in November 2018

In 2019, Nguyen was jailed for four months on Rikers Island after stealing $300,000 from a 96-year-old blind man and his 92-year-old wife. He is pictured outside court in 2019

Nguyen worked as a home helper for a couple in their nineties. when he stole $300,000

Nguyen pleaded guilty and served jail time and probation, while also being ordered to pay back the money.

Just three years later, Nguyen was teaching at the private school, despite administrators being fully aware of his criminal record.

“A non-violent criminal record should not stand in the way of employment,” the St. Ann’s spokeswoman said.

‘The school carefully and astutely assesses whether an applicant suits the school

“We are cooperating fully with law enforcement in their efforts, and at this time we are focused on helping our students cope with this news.”

Parents of children at the exclusive school seemed disturbed by Nguyen’s arrest and criminal background.

‘What does the inspection process look like? What does the background process look like,” one parent wondered The everyday beast.

“The idea that this was a person close to my children… it’s terrifying. I see him as a manipulator and a con man,” the parent added.

Famous Brooklynites who have visited St. Anns in recent years include Girls creator Lena Dunham, actress Jennifer Connelly, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Maya Hawk, the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman.

Nguyen used his money to buy expensive ballet tickets and Broadway shows. He will be seen at the New York City Ballet Spring Gala in May 2017

Winston Nguyen can be seen in 2013 alongside New York City Ballet dancer Claire von Enck

While working as a home health aide, Nguyen stole nearly $300,000 from elderly couple Bernard and Florence Stoll, who were both in their 90s.

He was hired in 2009 to help the blind man and his wife with daily tasks.

He used the money to pay for expensive ballet tickets, Broadway shows and trips to Florida with his friends – all at the expense of his unsuspecting employer.

He worked for the couple for six years until he was finally arrested after the couple’s daughter-in-law discovered he had stolen from them.

Nguyen allegedly used the couple’s bank account and credit cards to make $100,000 in purchases and withdrawals.

He wrote himself $200,000 in checks and then used their information to open lines of credit totaling $35,000.

He was able to mask the theft by changing the address on the couple’s bank statements to his own home address. He then manipulated the statements to remove the fraudulent purchases.

All calls from the banks asking for the money were also blocked after Nguyen placed a bar on the couple’s phone.

Following the discovery of the theft, Nguyen pleaded not guilty to 32 counts of grand larceny, possession of stolen property and identity theft.