Crime & Safety

Ex-Easton Teacher Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case

Stephen Sullivan, who taught at the Easton middle school, admitted to have child pornography Friday.

A former Easton Area Middle School teacher has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, according to published reports.

Stephen Sullivan, 52, of Bath, admitted in Northampton County Court Friday that he kept child pornography on his home computer. However, he was cleared of sexual assault charges after prosecutors said they didn't have enough evidence to move forward.

According to the Express-Times, proseuctors dropped several counts of possession of child pornography against Sullivan in exchange for his plea. They also dropped the that led to for possessing child pornography.

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Sullivan had taught social studies at the middle school until his arrest in February. The Easton Area School Board voted to fire him in July.


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