
Former Boca Raton Teacher Charged in Federal Child Pornography Case
A Florida educator was detained on federal charges after investigators uncovered a child‑exploitation network tied to an encrypted messaging app.
Jun 6, 2026
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A Florida educator was detained on federal charges after investigators uncovered a child‑exploitation network tied to an encrypted messaging app.

A federal indictment reveals that Patrick Russell, once a teacher and coach at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, used an encrypted messaging app to distribute and receive child sexual abuse material, leading to his immediate dismissal and ongoing legal proceedings.

The arrest of Patrick Russell, once a teacher and football coach at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, follows a multi‑state investigation that began in Ohio and culminated in federal child pornography charges.