'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,' Westchester DA Miriam Rocah said in a statement.
'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 (8546),' Rocah said. 'My Office is on standby to offer support and assistance to victims and families while our investigation continues.'
According to a criminal complaint filed Friday, Puccini allegedly threatened to reveal that the boy attended Eastchester schools despite living outside the district and said he would blow the whistle if the teen did not send him the images he requested.
In a letter to parents on Friday, Eastchester Schools Superintendent Ronald Valenti did not address Puccini by name, but said the district's policy 'in such circumstances is to imme...
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