Social studies teacher, 38, cuts prison plea deal after being found guilty of demanding explicit photos from girls
A former New York high school teacher and soccer coach, Ryan McCaffery, has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to soliciting nude images from girls under 14 and sharing an explicit video online. The case highlights the breach of trust involved when an adult in a position of responsibility exploits children.
Investigators said McCaffery used a fake Snapchat account, ‘C_chambers77’, to contact young girls and sent them images of his genitals while demanding nude pictures. The investigation began with an internet crime tip and uncovered a sexual online chat with a 13-year-old dating to 2022; prosecutors also said he tried to access child sexual abuse material. He will serve five years of post-release supervision.
In short
- Former teacher Ryan McCaffery received a three-year prison sentence.
- He admitted soliciting nude images from girls under 14.
- He will also serve five years of post-release supervision.
Explained simply
Ryan McCaffery was a teacher and football coach at a high school in New York State, roles that gave him contact with young people and a responsibility for their welfare. The case concerns allegations that he used social media to contact girls and pressure them to send intimate images.
Children under 14 cannot legally consent to sexual activity with adults in New York. Cases involving online demands for sexual images can be investigated by local and federal authorities, and may lead to criminal charges and prison sentences.