D.C. Preschool Director Arrested for Attempted Child Coercion

James Stewart Carroll faces federal charges following an FBI sting operation targeting online child exploitation.

James Stewart Carroll, the head of the National Child Research Center in Washington, D.C., was arrested and charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
The arrest followed an FBI investigation where Carroll allegedly communicated with an undercover agent posing as the father of a young child, directing the agent to abuse his child.
The investigation was initiated after a Discord employee reported child sexual abuse material linked to Carroll's account, leading to a sting operation.
Carroll has been placed on administrative leave, and the school has prohibited him from returning to campus or contacting the school community.
The FBI's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force is leading the ongoing investigation, and Carroll could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.