Former Massachusetts School Administrator Arrested in Child Exploitation Sting in New York
Former Newton schools administrator allegedly travels to N.Y. for sex with 13-year-old; arrested by FBI in sting
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Mark Nacht, a 65-year-old former administrator from Waltham, Massachusetts, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly traveling to Albany, New York, to engage in sexual activities with a 13-year-old girl. He faces charges of attempted enticement and coercion of a minor following online communications with an undercover agent posing as the girl’s guardian.
- 01Mark Nacht, 65, was arrested for attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor.
- 02He communicated online with an undercover agent posing as a guardian of a 13-year-old girl.
- 03Nacht had previously served as an assistant director of elementary special education in Newton, Massachusetts.
- 04He admitted to traveling to New York for sex with the purported minor after his arrest.
- 05The Newton Public Schools district stated they are cooperating with the investigation and that Nacht had passed all background checks.
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Mark Nacht, a 65-year-old former administrator from Waltham, Massachusetts, was arrested on Friday by the FBI in Albany, New York, for allegedly attempting to engage in sexual acts with a 13-year-old girl. Nacht faces charges of attempted enticement and coercion of a minor, following online communications with an undercover agent who posed as a guardian of the minor. According to court documents, Nacht initiated contact in December using the screen name 'KinkDaddyinMA' and engaged in explicit discussions about his intentions. Upon arriving in Albany, he was arrested by law enforcement, where he confessed to his intentions and consented to a search of his vehicle, which revealed items including children's socks and condoms. Nacht previously worked as the assistant director of elementary special education in the Newton Public Schools from 2017 until December 2024 and holds an active educational psychologist license in Massachusetts. The Newton Public Schools district stated they are cooperating with authorities and emphasized that there is no indication that any students were harmed. Support services are being offered to students and staff affected by the news.
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The arrest of a former school administrator raises concerns about child safety and the effectiveness of background checks in educational institutions.
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