Chiropractor Admits To Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

KINGSTON, NY — A prominent Kingston chiropractor has admitted his guilt after a a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led to child sexual exploitation charges.

The Ulster County District Attorney's Office says that 34-year-old John Boyle, of Kingston, pleaded guilty on Friday to promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child, promoting a sexual performance by a child, possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, and possessing a sexual performance by a child. Boyle remains out on $200,000 bond awaiting sentencing on September 19.

Boyle was arrested in March after an investigation by New York State Police. He was found to be in possession of thousands of images and videos containing child sexual abuse material. Boyle also shared several of the images through texts, and the Session and Telegram apps, with his wife, Danielle Scofield-Boyle, and other unknown parties.

According to the Times Union, the obscenity charges are in relation to material that Boyle allegedly possessed and promoted, depicting necrophilia, bestiality and bondage, with children as young as 4 years old.

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"This plea today brings near to a close a very traumatic revelation in our community that one loved and trusted by many in Kingston lived a private life so abhorrent in law and morality," Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji said. "Hopefully his plea sends a strong message dissuading those harboring intentions to perpetuate child and human trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation, and promoting such activities."

The case was investigated by the New York State Police, and being prosecuted by Special Victims Bureau Chief Jenna Hastings.

Anyone with information about this case or Boyle is urged to call the New York State Police. If you or a loved one are experiencing sexual violence in Ulster County, you can call the Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program at (845) 340-3443, or 911 if you are in immediate danger.