KANSAS CITY (MO)
KCTV
[with video]
By Laura McCallister, Multimedia Producer
By Heather Staggers, Reporter
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) –
Police are investigating an alleged porn report at a local Catholic high school.
Kansas City police said they have opened an investigation after a report of porn found on a computer at Archbishop O’Hara High School. The school is located near James A Reed Road and East 90th Terrace.
A note was sent to parents explaining that the school’s principal, John O’Connor, was told on Monday about a photo that is suspicious and sexual in nature on Brother Richard Geimer’s computer.
School officials said a female student used the staff member’s computer to print something and she noticed a lewd picture on it. She told her mother who then contacted the school.
Police went to the school, retrieved the computer belonging to Geimer and are investigating.
O’Connor said he initially placed Geimer on administrative leave and notified police. Officials with the school and the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph then decided to fire Geimer.
Below is the letter sent home to parents:
“Dear Archbishop O’Hara Parents,
“On Monday, November 4th, I became aware of a suspicious photographic file on Brother Richard Geimer’s computer. That day he was placed on administrative leave, he left the property, and the police were notified. On November 5th, the police were on site; his computer was reviewed and taken by authorities.
“Based upon information we know ourselves and what was provided by the police, there is no reason to believe the suspicious file involved O’Hara students. At this point, the investigation is in the hands of civil authorities. With the investigation pending, I will not be able to disclose further information regarding particulars of the allegation at this point.
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