Michigan substitute teacher accused of watching pornography in class

(CBS DETROIT) – A Michigan substitute teacher is accused of watching pornography in a classroom while children were present.

Officials say Francesco Iaquinta, 62, of Livonia, was first substitute teaching at Warren Academy on September 24 when he was in a classroom of children looking at pornography and touching himself.

Iaquinta was indicted on charges of distributing sexually explicit, visual or verbal matter to children, a two-year felony, and obscene disorderly conduct, a 90-day misdemeanor. He was given a $25,000 bond.

“As a trusted educator, the defendant had a responsibility to provide a safe and focused learning environment for students. Instead, he betrayed that trust. This behavior is unacceptable and we are committed to pursuing justice to ensure such misconduct has no place. our schools,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said in a statement.

Iaquinta is due back in court on October 8 for a probable cause hearing.