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CMU professor on leave after child porn was allegedly found on computer

Posted at 9:01 PM, Mar 14, 2016
and last updated 2016-03-14 21:22:58-04

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — A faculty member with Central Michigan University is on administrative leave after child pornography was allegedly found on their computer.

University officials only confirm that a faculty member from the journalism department was placed on leave and that the university is cooperating with authorities.

CMU police Lieutenant Cameron Wassman confirmed with FOX 17 News that a search warrant was issued Thursday with ties to a criminal investigation involving child pornography on a faculty member’s computer. “Questionable material” was found and further investigations will be conducted.

No arrests have been made at this time,  nor have any suspects been named.

If anybody has a tip regarding this investigation or any other criminal behavior. the CMU Police Department can be reached at 989.774.3081.