Buckeye Union High School Principal Accused Of Luring Minor For Sexual Exploitation

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Joe Kinney [Photo courtesy Maricopa County Sheriff's Office]

Those who worked with Buckeye Union High School principal Joe Kinney are shocked by his arrest this week for attempting to lure a child online.

Kinney stands accused of using a social media app to communicate with an undercover police officer who was posing as a 12-year-old girl.

Kinney, who claims his communications with the officer he believed was a 12-year-old girl, were part of a “fantasy.” He claims he never intended to go through with sexual exploitation of children.

Kinney faces one count of luring a minor for sexual exploitation.

According to KTAR, Kinney allegedly exchanged photos with the “girl” and had explicit conversations, claiming he would “love to come rescue her” from Oregon.

On Tuesday, officials with the Buckeye Union High School District released the following statement:

“The Buckeye Union High School District has been informed that BUHS Principal Mr. Joe Kinney is under law enforcement investigation for a personal matter unrelated to his work with the school or district.

Per district policy, Mr. Kinney has been placed on administrative leave until further notice. In the interim, Ms. Kristin Koke will assume the duties of principal at Buckeye Union High School.

Because this is a personnel matter, we cannot share further details at this time. Our focus is on ensuring our students have access to an outstanding educational experience.”

Dr. Steve Bebee
BUHSD Superintendent

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5 Comments

  1. It’s time to take our entire educational system back from the entrenched liberal totalitarian rule. Randi Weingarten and her woke teacher’s union ilk must go first.

  2. “BUHS Principal Mr. Joe Kinney is under law enforcement investigation for a personal matter unrelated to his work with the school or district.”
    “Our focus is on ensuring our students have access to an outstanding educational experience.” – Dr. Steve Bebee
    BUHSD Superintendent.

    Clearly, that is not the case. It would seem the Superintendent is either an idiot or a liar, or possibly both.

  3. While the Superintendent must be vague, prisoners have specific plans for Pedophiles. Dr. Joe may get to enjoy his fantasy, from the position of the 12 year old girl, repeatedly.

  4. “He claims he never intended to go through with sexual exploitation of children.”

    Well,, not now… he got caught!

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