BROOKLYN, N.Y. - A New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn on charges related to child endangerment and misconduct while on duty, police said. The arrest took place around 12:55 p.m. within the confines of the 78th Precinct. Authorities identified the suspect as 40-year-old Michael Boitano, an physical education teacher with the NYC Department of Education. Boitano faces multiple charges, including disseminating indecent material to minors, official misconduct by a public servant, and endangering the welfare of a child.
The internal investigation read like an open and shut case. Richard Jue admitted that he struck a parked Tesla in his city-issued vehicle, then lied about it. But there will be no trial. Instead, Jue will participate in a court-ordered diversion program, which requires him to log 40 hours of community service, complete a Driver's Safety Course, and pay $15,000 to the Sheriff's Office, the San Francisco Standard first reported. Jue will also pay restitution to the owner of the Tesla.
Briant K. Nixon, 38, of Neptune Township, is charged with multiple second-degree crimes including a count of pattern of official misconduct and three counts of official misconduct and tampering with public records.