BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The U.S. Attorney's Office announced a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging 40-year-old Anthony V. Giambrone of Kenmore with possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said according to the indictment, in April 2020 Giambrone possessed images of child pornography on two separate laptops. Giambrone is currently a teacher with Erie 1 BOCES working at Maryvale Intermediate School.
Erie 1 BOCES issued the following statement on Monday:
“An Erie 1 BOCES employee has been put on administrative leave following allegations of child pornography. Over the weekend, administrators were made aware of the allegations, and the employee was immediately placed on leave and did not report to work this morning.”
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
