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Orange County resident Michael Meyers, age 62, of Port Jervis, was arraigned in White Plains federal court on Monday, Nov. 20.
According to the criminal complaint, an FBI investigation found that Meyers communicated with a 16-year-old minor on the app Discord.
During their conversation, he allegedly asked the victim to send him several sexually explicit images and the victim complied.
Meyers worked as an occupational therapist at Oceanside High School on Long Island since September 1998, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District.
Prosecutors did not specify whether the alleged victim is a student at the school.
In a statement to parents Tuesday, Nov. 21, Superintendent Phyllis Harrington said Meyers resigned from the district in October 2023.
“I realize this is disturbing news to all of us. There is, however, no indication in the complaint of any allegation related to Oceanside or any of our students," Harrington said.
"If we learn anything more that is relevant to our community, we will keep you apprised of the situation.”
She added that the school district just learned of the allegations on Tuesday.
Meyers is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography.
If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum 15 years in federal prison.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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