Longmeadow middle school librarian arrested on child pornography charge, federal prosecutors say
On Aug. 8, investigators seized two iPhones, an Apple Watch, a tablet, and two laptops during a search of McGinley's home and allegedly found more than 100 files of child pornography on his phone, prosecutors said. Authorities are continuing to search the devices.
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Investigators also found a locked case in McGinley's basement that allegedly contained 'assorted children's clothes, a Santa costume, diapers, and apple sauce packets,' prosecutors said.
It also held a toolbox with boys' underwear and bedding stuffed inside, prosecutors said.
If convicted, McGinley could face five to 20 years in prison and a fine of as much as $250,000, prosecutors said.
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In a letter to families Wednesday, the superintendent of the Longmeadow Public Schools, Martin O'Shea, said the district is cooperating with investigators and is in contact with the state Department of Children and Families.
'Our highest priority is and always will be student safety and well being,' O'Shea said. 'LPS has policies and protocols in place to protect students through student education, staff training, and the use of background checks and mandatory reporting.'
O'Shea said the allegations against McGinley were 'highly troubling and disturbing.' He said school counselors, social workers, and administrators will be available to support students and staff.
He said the school system
has asked the US attorney's office and the FBI to join school officials for an 'in-person and remotely accessible informational meetings.' O'Shea said details on those events are forthcoming.
'Our community has always shown strength in difficult times,' he wrote. 'I have no doubt that we will come together now with the same care and resilience to support one another.'
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Longmeadow middle school librarian arrested on child pornography charge, federal prosecutors say
In a conversation with an undercover officer, McGinley allegedly said 'he had 'students' who were '11-14 years old' but 'ha[d]n't touched them sexually,'' prosecutors said. In the chat, he made graphic statements about them, prosecutors said. On Aug. 8, investigators seized two iPhones, an Apple Watch, a tablet, and two laptops during a search of McGinley's home and allegedly found more than 100 files of child pornography on his phone, prosecutors said. Authorities are continuing to search the devices. Advertisement Investigators also found a locked case in McGinley's basement that allegedly contained 'assorted children's clothes, a Santa costume, diapers, and apple sauce packets,' prosecutors said. It also held a toolbox with boys' underwear and bedding stuffed inside, prosecutors said. If convicted, McGinley could face five to 20 years in prison and a fine of as much as $250,000, prosecutors said. Advertisement In a letter to families Wednesday, the superintendent of the Longmeadow Public Schools, Martin O'Shea, said the district is cooperating with investigators and is in contact with the state Department of Children and Families. 'Our highest priority is and always will be student safety and well being,' O'Shea said. 'LPS has policies and protocols in place to protect students through student education, staff training, and the use of background checks and mandatory reporting.' O'Shea said the allegations against McGinley were 'highly troubling and disturbing.' He said school counselors, social workers, and administrators will be available to support students and staff. He said the school system has asked the US attorney's office and the FBI to join school officials for an 'in-person and remotely accessible informational meetings.' O'Shea said details on those events are forthcoming. 'Our community has always shown strength in difficult times,' he wrote. 'I have no doubt that we will come together now with the same care and resilience to support one another.' Nick Stoico can be reached at
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