San Jose teaching assistant arrested on suspicion of possessing inappropriate images
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Kirk McFarland III, a 72-year-old teaching assistant at Chandler Tripp School in San Jose, has been arrested on suspicion of possessing sexually suggestive images of minors. Following the discovery of a USB flash drive containing inappropriate images by school staff, sheriff's deputies were called and McFarland confessed to having downloaded such images. He was charged with one felony count of possession of child sexual abuse material. The Santa Clara County Office of Education has informed parents, and the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities arrested Kirk McFarland III, a teaching assistant, for possessing sexually suggestive images of minors after a USB drive was found by school staff.
McFarland admitted to downloading and viewing inappropriate images and was arraigned on a felony charge of possession of child sexual abuse material.
The Santa Clara County Office of Education notified parents about the incident, and the case remains under investigation by the sheriff's office.
Anyone with more information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the sheriff's office or the anonymous tip line.
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