UTAH COUNTY, Utah — A Brigham Young University assistant professor was arrested after allegedly sending messages and explicit photos to an officer undercover as a 17-year-old girl.
Stephen Henry McKean, 32, was arrested for two charges of enticing a minor and distributing material harmful to minors.
Court documents state that McKean messaged the agent, holding sexually explicit conversations, understanding the party was a minor, before sending explicit photos of himself.
During the conversation, he had stated that he was an assistant professor at a university. Investigators were able to identify him, arrest him and book him into jail.
Brigham Young University has released the following statement:
"Stephen McKean has been placed on administrative leave, effective immediately. We condemn abuse in any form, and the university will fully cooperate with law enforcement as this investigation moves forward. We are committed to offering support to any students who might be affected by this news."
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