Summary
Mark Paulino, a former teacher who worked as a Santa Claus impersonator, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on December 5 in New Jersey. He faces several charges related to child sexual abuse material and is currently detained pending trial.
Key Facts
- Mark Paulino was detained by ICE on December 5 in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
- He is charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
- Prosecutors have requested that he remain in detention until his trial.
- The investigation started after New Jersey State Police reported that Paulino had uploaded suspected child sexual abuse files online.
- Paulino used to be an elementary school teacher in the Hamilton Township School District.
- He also worked as a Santa Claus impersonator for events.
- Various pieces of evidence were taken from his home during the arrest.
- If convicted of the most serious charge, he could face a prison sentence of five to 20 years.
