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A New York City first-grade teacher is accused of distributing child sex abuse images

Christopher Ward is facing two counts in federal court

Ward taught at elementary schools in the city for four years

A New York City 1st grade teacher was charged with possessing and distributing child sex abuse materials.

Christopher Ward, 37, is charged in federal court with one count of receiving and distributing material containing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York's Office.

According to prosecutors, Ward is accused of possessing explicit images and videos of children under the age of 12.

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