Matthew Christopher Yates, who taught at Veritas Classical School in St. Augustine, faces a minimum of 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a 14-year-old to meet him for sexual activity.
An FBI agent found Yates on a social media application in February, where he went by the username “English teacher.” The agent, who was posing as a 14-year-old child, responded to one of Yates’ posts when he suggested they meet at the beach.Jacksonville man, woman shot at on I-95 while surrounded by motorcycles in apparent road rage attack
Then, on another social media platform, Yates and the ‘14-year-old’ exchanged photos. Between Feb. 22 and March 11, Yates and the “child’ sent numerous text messages and photos that were sexually suggestive. On March 11, Yates made plans with the undercover agent to meet for sexual activity. When he arrived at the prearranged location, he was subsequently arrested by FBI agents.Yates’ photograph has been removed from the website for Veritas Classical School in St. Augustine.
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