Athletic director at suburban high school arrested in alleged sextortion scheme
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New York high school gym teacher Thomas Puccini has been accused of sextorting a teenager online, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.
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"Pressuring and threatening people for content that is sexual in nature, also known as ‘sextortion,’ is increasingly directed at our youth and is a crime," the district attorney's office said. "Anyone who may have been victimized or may have information about other possible victims of this defendant should contact the DA’s Office at (914) 995-TIPS (8477). My Office is on standby to offer support and assistance to victims and families while our investigation continues."
The FBI defines sextortion as "a serious crime that occurs when someone threatens to distribute your private and sensitive material if you don’t provide them images of a sexual nature, sexual favors, or money."