SeanMichael Pagano, the assistant coach for the Rocky Point High School boys lacrosse team, has been arrested on child pornography charges, according to a Newsday report.
Pagano, who is also a New York State Police investigator, is accused of downloading several videos of young girls engaged in sexual acts, the report says, citing an FBI complaint against Pagano.
Pagano, 37, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in federal court on Thursday and is being held without bail.
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Rocky Point Superintendent Michael Ring said the district was notified of Pagano's arrest on Thursday afternoon.
"Prior to his December 2013 appointment, he cleared all background checks required for employment," Ring said of Pagano's hiring as an assistant coach. "This was his first season with the team and his only position within the district was in his part-time coaching capacity. He has been relieved of his duties as assistant coach."
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Pagano, of Mount Sinai, has also been suspended without pay from his job with the State Police.
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