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Batavia teacher accused of soliciting sexual photos

Posted at 3:19 PM, Aug 16, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-17 11:25:23-04

A Batavia middle school teacher is facing felony charges after police say he asked a minor to send him sexually explicit photos.

City of Batavia police say 51-year-old Anthony Antinore was employed by the City of Batavia School District when he received the photos from a young male victim.

According to police, the incident spanned several years, taking place between 2011 and 2014.

The police department says its working closely with the Batavia City School District to conduct the investigation.

Antinore was arrested and charged with Disseminating Indecent Material to a Minor, a Class E Felony.

He was released under supervision and will be back in court on September 20.