KENTUCKY
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A Louisville high school teacher accused of engaging in a sexually explicit online relationship with a young teen boy faces federal charges.
Federal prosecutors charged Patrick Newman, 33, with engaging in unlawful online communications with a 13-year-old boy, along with possession of child pornography. Newman teaches at Trinity High School and serves as an assistant football coach.
According to a press release sent out by the Department of Justice on Tuesday, Newman and the boy “used social media applications VINE and KIK for their communications.” …
Trinity High School released the following statement Tuesday afternoon.
“We have been informed that a faculty member has been charged with a crime involving internet pornography. We do not believe this has any relationship to the school. He has been placed on an indefinite leave pending further investigation. We are always concerned for the safety and well-being of young people and we will assist authorities as we can.”
Chief Communications Officer for the Archdiocese of Louisville Cecelia Hart Price said they learned of Newman’s arrest on Tuesday. She released a statement that read in part, “The Archdiocese has not received any reports about Mr. Newman, and there are no indications of any involvement of the schools in this matter. Trinity has placed the teacher on leave pending further investigation. As always, the Archdiocese will cooperate with the authorities as they investigate this situation.”
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