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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
School librarian's 'sick messages and trophies' revealed as he's arrested for distributing disgusting images
A middle school librarian in Massachusetts was arrested Wednesday for allegedly distributing child pornography in a depraved group chat full of predators. Scott McGinley, 55, was the librarian for Williams and Glenbrook Middle School in Longmeadow since August 2016 and was fired the day before he was taken into custody. Last month, McGinley used an encrypted messaging app to send an explicit video of a young boy to a group called 'Little boyz only', according to court documents. An undercover FBI agent based in Tennessee was on the chat and allegedly got McGinley to admit his sexual preference for 'boys age 2-12' and 'especially 4-7'. In other conversations, McGinley said he had students that were 11 to 14 years old but 'hadn't touched them sexually', per an FBI affidavit. He also allegedly sat 'hot boys' in his class near the front of the class so he could 'see under their desks' and have them be closer to him. The undercover agent then sent a link to McGinley that he clicked on, which gave investigators his IP address. This led them right to his front door. Agents searched his Holyoke home on August 8 and found a locked Pelican case that contained Children's underwear, bedding, a Santa costume, diapers, diaper cream and other items presumably meant for children aged five to seven. Two iPhones, an Apple Watch, a tablet and two laptops were also seized from the residence. Investigators found over 100 images of child sex abuse material on McGinley's phone, according to prosecutors. They also found the incriminating group chat was still on his phone, per the affidavit. Court documents indicated that there were over 100,000 picture and video files on the phone that law enforcement is still combing through. Marty O'Shea, the superintendent for the Longmeadow School District, released a statement shortly after McGinley's arrest confirming his firing. 'At my first opportunity, I am writing to share information regarding the arrest of Glenbrook and Williams Middle School Librarian Scott McGinley that will understandably cause serious concern within our school community,' O'Shea wrote. 'I have asked local law enforcement, representatives of the US Attorney's Office and the FBI to join me and school officials at in-person and remotely accessible informational meetings,' he added. O'Shea said that school counselors will be made available to any students or staff who need to 'process what they are experiencing'. McGinley faces one distribution of child pornography charge, and if he is convicted, he could land in prison for a minimum of five years or as long as 20 years. In the event he's let out from prison, he'll have to be on supervised release for a minimum of five years or for the rest of his life. He also faces a fine of $250,000. McGinley made his first appearance in front of federal judge in Boston on Wednesday.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Longmeadow honors 18th-century enslaved individuals with ceremony
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – A ceremony to honor two enslaved individuals from the 18th century was held at the First Church of Longmeadow Thursday morning. New Urgent Care facility now open in Longmeadow These stones come as part of the Witness Stones project, and they not only show that slavery existed in Longmeadow, but also that it's a history that must be acknowledged. The project is a non-profit initiative that aims to restore the history of enslaved individuals who lived in communities here in the Northeast. Students at Williams Middle School have researched Nicholas and Peter, two individuals enslaved by Reverend Stephen Williams in the 18th century. They delivered powerful remarks telling these individuals' stories and emphasizing their humanity. Their teacher, Tracy Bradshaw, says that's the goal of the project. 'They have created narratives, they have created artwork and poems, and now we feel like we have a complete history of our town and the kids are really hearing and listening to all of that,' said Bradshaw. The Witness Stones Project emphasizes that slavery did not just exist in the South, and through its stones, educates students like those in Longmeadow. The ceremony concluded with a blessing of the stones by Reverend Doug Bixby. Now, their goal is to place a plaque above the stones to explain their purpose to all who pass by. You can donate to the project by visiting their website. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Antisemitic hate speech found at Williams Middle School in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – An antisemitic hate speech was found written inside the boy's bathroom at Williams Middle School in Longmeadow on Tuesday. In a letter sent to family members of students on Tuesday from Principal Nicole Forys and Superintendent of Schools Marty O'Shea, a police report has been filed after 'Heil Hitler' was written in large print on the outside of a boy's bathroom stall. Westfield Middle School to raise awareness of antisemitism after swastikas found The superintendent says the public school system is committed to creating school environments free from hate, racism and discrimination in any form. Resources have been shared within the letter for educators and parents for combatting hate in schools. LPS Bullying Policy LPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan 'This act of hate speech is profoundly troubling and disheartening. Certainly, antisemitism, like all forms of racism, bias, hate, and discrimination, is not tolerated. It is not consistent with the policies or values of Longmeadow Public Schools and it is not aligned with the Williams Middle School charter to be a welcoming and affirming community that celebrates all. This painful incident reminds us that our efforts toward respect, inclusivity, and tolerance are essential and must be ongoing,' states in the Superintendent's Newsletter. To report antisemitic incidents or threats, the school urges to submit an anonymous online tip at WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
