Overview
- John Magee Gavin, 35, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor, receipt of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.
- Prosecutors say he used a Discord account to contact at least 20 girls ages 12 to 17 across several U.S. states, the United Kingdom and Canada.
- A forensic review found about 147 child sexual abuse files on his iPhone, including images and videos depicting the rape of minors roughly ages five to 17.
- Court filings detail chats where he identified himself as a teacher, engaged in sexualized exchanges while at school, and voiced sexual interest in students at Josiah Quincy Upper School.
- He remains in federal custody, all victims have been identified and families notified, and the case was pursued with FBI Boston and local partners under Project Safe Childhood.