College employee in Boston charged with attempted sex trafficking of a minor
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An assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College in Boston is facing charges after allegedly soliciting an underage college applicant for sex, prosecutors said Friday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Jacob Henriques, 29, of Boston, was arrested Friday evening and charged with attempted sex trafficking of a minor.
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Main Idea: A Boston college employee, Jacob Henriques, was charged with attempted sex trafficking of a minor after prosecutors said he used his admissions role to target students for sex.
Key Points:
- Henriques was an assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College in Boston, and the school said he has been fired.
- Prosecutors said he used student records and contact information to reach out to at least four students with sexual offers.
- In one case, he allegedly texted a 17-year-old girl after giving her a campus tour and sent her pornographic videos.
- The FBI is looking for other possible victims, and Henriques could face life in prison if convicted.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The case may shake trust in college admissions and student safety, and it could push schools to tighten checks and reporting, raising costs for campuses and taxpayers.
Positive Impact
Better screening and faster police action could help protect students at colleges across the US.
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- Primary:Emmanuel Collegeeducational / research institution
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The college where Henriques worked and allegedly used admissions access to target students; it is a central institution.
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Assistant admissions director accused of attempted sex trafficking of a minor; the article centers on his alleged conduct.
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The FBI’s Boston Division is said to be seeking other potential victims and is part of the enforcement.
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Massachusetts U.S. Attorney quoted in the release and tied to the charging announcement, but not the article’s main.
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The venue for Henriques’s upcoming appearance; mentioned as part of the legal process.
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