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Washington Post
3 days ago
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D.C. teacher used CashApp to groom minors, pay for child porn, feds say
CashApp transactions led police to a former D.C. school employee who allegedly used the account to groom a minor and pay her to send him sexual images, according a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Devonne Keith Brown, 56, of Northeast Washington, was charged with one count of receipt of child pornography, the D.C. U.S. attorney's office said in a news release. Brown was employed at IDEA Public Charter School in Northeast Washington. He no longer works there, the school confirmed Tuesday.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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FBI seeks additional victims after former DC teacher arrested on child sexual abuse material charge
The Brief FBI arrests former DC teacher for allegedly soliciting explicit images from a minor. Investigators are searching for additional victims who may have been contacted. Authorities are reviewing Brown's ties to a local youth sports program. WASHINGTON - A former Washington, D.C. teacher has been arrested for allegedly soliciting explicit images from a minor online, according to the FBI. Investigators are now seeking information to determine whether there are additional victims. Federal agents arrested 56-year-old Devonne Keith Brown, who they say used social media and payment apps, including CashApp, to send money to an underage girl in exchange for nude photos. Authorities allege Brown operated under the alias "Joseph," offering payments between $10 and $35. Brown previously worked as a health teacher at IDEA Public Charter School in Northeast D.C., though the school confirms he is no longer employed there and that no current students appear to be involved in the case. READ MORE: Former DC school worker arrested on child sexual assault material charges What we know Investigators also say Brown was affiliated with Project Impact Sports, a youth track club, and are looking into whether he had inappropriate contact with minors through that program. According to court document, a victim reportedly told the FBI she met Brown at a grocery store before feeling uncomfortable when he messaged her that he was near her home and wanted to meet. Steven Jensen, assistant director of the FBI's Washington Field Office, condemned the alleged crimes, saying in a statement, "Those who prey on minors to solicit the production of CSAM are morally reprehensible and will be held accountable for their heinous crimes." "The FBI remains committed to protecting our children and ridding our communities of this grievous scourge," the statement continued. Authorities have reached out to Project Impact Sports for comment but have yet to receive a response. IDEA Public Charter School released the following statement: "IDEA Public Charter School is deeply concerned by the serious allegations involving a former employee. This individual is no longer employed by the school. The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and supporting their ongoing investigation. Based on the information currently available to us, there is no indication that any IDEA student was directly involved." The FBI urges anyone with information regarding Brown to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted at DBVictims@ or and fill out the form. Tips can also be made anonymously by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). The Source Information in this article comes from The U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia and FBI Washington.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Former DC school worker arrested on child sexual assault material charges
The Brief A D.C. man, Devonne Keith Brown, 56, was arrested by the FBI on child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges after allegedly soliciting explicit images from minors in Prince George's County using CashApp. Court documents detail how Brown, using the alias "Joseph," met a minor at a local grocery store, sent her money for ice cream, and later received nude photos via Instagram and iMessage. Brown, a former health teacher at IDEA Public Charter School and track coach with Project Impact Sports, is no longer employed by the school, which says there's no indication any IDEA students were involved. WASHINGTON - A D.C. man was arrested by the FBI Washington Field Office on child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges. What we know Devonne Keith Brown, 56, was accused of soliciting CSAM from a young girl in Prince George's County, Maryland. According to court documents, Brown allegedly used CashApp to send payments to minors. "for snacks ? more photos otw" was the comment on one $15 CashApp request sent to Brown from a minor. Another minor told the FBI that she met "Joseph," an adult male, at a Giant grocery store near her home. She stated that he sent her money for ice cream on Cash app, and that she communicated with him via Instagram and iMessage, sending him nude photographs of herself. "Those who prey on minors to solicit the production of CSAM are morally reprehensible and will be held accountable for their heinous crimes," said Steven Jensen, assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office. "The FBI remains committed to protecting our children and ridding our communities of this grievous scourge." Brown has been identified as an employee of the IDEA Public Charter School as a Health teacher. He's also believed to be involved with a track club called "Project Impact Sports." IDEA Public Charter School in Northeast D.C. issued the following statement: "IDEA Public Charter School is deeply concerned by the serious allegations involving a former employee. This individual is no longer employed by the school. The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and supporting their ongoing investigation. Based on the information currently available to us, there is no indication that any IDEA student was directly involved." The Source This story includes information from the FBI Washington Field Office, as well as documents from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Fox News
4 days ago
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Former DC teacher arrested, charged with soliciting child pornography: DOJ
A former Washington, D.C., schoolteacher has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly soliciting child pornography from a minor, the Justice Department said Monday. Devonne Keith Brown, 56, who taught health at the IDEA Public Charter School, is accused of soliciting child sexual abuse materials from a young girl in Prince George's County, Maryland. "Those who prey on minors to solicit the production of CSAM are morally reprehensible and will be held accountable for their heinous crimes," said Steven Jensen, assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office. "The FBI remains committed to protecting our children and ridding our communities of this grievous scourge." Brown is charged with one count of receipt of child pornography and appeared in court Monday. He was detained by a judge pending a Thursday hearing. In addition to soliciting child porn, Brown also allegedly used CashApp to send payments to the minor, federal prosecutors said. "for snacks ? more photos otw," one comment states on a $15 CashApp request sent to Brown from a minor, according to court documents. The unidentified minor told investigators that she met a man named "Joseph" at a grocery store near her home. She said the man sent her money for ice cream via the app. After communicating with the man on social media, she sent him nude images of herself, authorities said. The man who went by "Joseph" also sent the minor images of nude women and asked her to recreate them for him, prosecutors said. Upon further investigation, authorities allege that they also found sexually graphic images and videos in emails sent to Brown by minors. In a statement to FOX 5 DC, the charter school said it was "deeply concerned" by the allegations against Brown. "This individual is no longer employed by the school," the school said. "The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and supporting their ongoing investigation. Based on the information currently available to us, there is no indication that any IDEA student was directly involved." Fox News Digital has reached out to the school.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Documents: DC educator paid minors on CashApp, received explicit images
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Officials said that a D.C. school employee is facing charges for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The FBI Washington Field Office's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force is investigating 56-year-old Devonne Keith Brown, who was arrested on Monday, June 2. The affidavit said Brown was working for IDEA Public Charter School and affiliated with a track club called 'Project Impact Sports.' Virginia high school teacher arrested, accused of receiving inappropriate photos, grooming minors According to court documents, the investigation started in November of 2024 when a CashApp account was reported for grooming minors and purchasing CSAM. CashApp found three possible minors' accounts and the adult's account. Documents said that there was activity that implied that the adult — later identified as Brown — was grooming minors. The investigation was assigned in January of 2025. Investigators reported that there were 36 CashApp transactions with one of the victims between Feb. 18, 2024, and Sept. 22, 2024. When officials went to speak to the victim, she said that she had been talking to a person named 'Joseph.' She later revealed that he was an adult man she met at a Giant grocery store near her home in Prince George's County. She told investigators that she had messaged the man via Instagram and iMessage. She said that she had sent him nude photos during these conversations and that he also sent an explicit photograph to her. Black bear spotted in Bethesda area days after it was captured, relocated from Langley Park In May of 2025, investigators got a search warrant for Brown's email and found nearly 30 emails between him and two different email accounts believed to belong to the minor victim. These emails included explicit photos and videos. 'Those who prey on minors to solicit the production of CSAM are morally reprehensible and will be held accountable for their heinous crimes,' Steven Jensen, assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office, said in a release. 'The FBI remains committed to protecting our children and ridding our communities of this grievous scourge.' The FBI asks that anyone with any information about Brown or his involvement in the solicitation of CSAM send their contact information to DBVictims@ or fill out a form online. You can also make an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or going online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
