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Naperville North High School Coach Jelani McClain Charged with Child Pornography
Published: May 21, 2021
By: Janean Cuffee
Last Updated on May 21, 2021

Coach Jelani McClain at Naperville North High School Faces Child Pornography Charges

According to ABC7, a former coach at a Naperville school is facing charges of child pornography. Jelani McClain, 23-years-old, was the assistant coach of the boy’s basketball team at Naperville North High School.

Police received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children before investigating McClains home. Police reported finding child pornography in his home.

The Naperville School District spokesperson said the district would not comment on the investigation as it is ongoing. 

McClain is being held on a $150,000 bond, and his next court appearance is scheduled for early June. No further details have been released. 

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Editor: Janean is an NYU Applied Psychology major with a double minor in history and sociology. As a NY native, she focuses on highlighting important legal news regarding violence, assaults, and social justice cases. Contact Janean: Janean@legalherald.com This article was fact checked prior to publishing by this author to ensure compliance with our rigorous editorial standards. We will only use authoritative sources. Our values compel us to provide only trustworthy information. If you find an error, please contact us.
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