The provided text details the federal charges against a former teacher named Gavin.Here’s a breakdown of the key information:
Defendant: Gavin (last name not explicitly stated in the provided snippet, but implied to be Magee from the court filing link)
Charges:
Coercion and enticement of a minor
Receipt of child pornography
Possession of child pornography
Allegations:
Gavin, a former teacher at Josiah Quincy Upper School in Boston and previously at the Academy of the pacific Rim Charter Public School, allegedly used a discord account to message at least 20 underage females (ages 12-17) across the US, UK, and Canada.
he allegedly disclosed he was a teacher, engaged in sexual conversations, and solicited sexually explicit pictures from the minors.
A forensic review of his residence allegedly found approximately 147 files (94 images, 53 videos) depicting Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on his iPhone, including rape of minors.
Discord chats allegedly show him engaging in online masturbation sessions with minors, exchanging images, and having sexualized conversations while at school.
He also allegedly expressed sexual interest in students at his former school and fantasized about having sex with a freshman student.
Legal Proceedings:
gavin was arrested by local authorities in February 2025 and initially charged in Brookline District Court with enticing a child under 16, possession of child pornography, and other offenses.
He is currently in state custody on related charges.
He is scheduled to appear in federal court in Boston on July 21, 2025, at 10:45 a.m.
Potential Penalties:
Coercion and enticement of a minor: Mandatory minimum of 10 years to life in prison, 5 years to lifetime supervised release, and up to a $250,000 fine.
Receipt of child pornography: Mandatory minimum of 5 years to 20 years in prison, at least 5 years supervised release, and up to a $250,000 fine.
Possession of child pornography: Up to 20 years in prison, at least 5 years supervised release, and up to a $250,000 fine.
Project Safe Childhood:
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Contact Information:
For questions, concerns, or information regarding the case, the public can call 617-748-3274 or email USAMA.VictimAssistance@usdoj.gov.
Announcements and Assistance:
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Ted E.Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division.
Assistance was provided by the Brookline Police Department,Tennessee Bureau of Investigations,and Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.
* Assistant U.S. Attorney luke A. Goldworm is prosecuting the case.
