Report: Seahawks fire security manager after arrest on child porn charges
The Seattle Seahawks have fired security manager Aaron Miyasato after his arrest on charges of possession and dealing of child pornography, the team said in a statement to King 5’s Susannah Frame.
Miyasato, 41, was reportedly arrested Wednesday after Seattle Police SWAT team members executed a search warrant at his home. Police reportedly confiscated more than 25,000 images of child pornography, as well as videos of children as young as 1 being sexually exploited.
Miyasato is reportedly being held on $50,000 bail.
Seahawks Security manager, Aaron Miyasato, charged with possession and dealing in child pornography images had a side photography business. Has been with Hawks for nearly 10 years. pic.twitter.com/d4HKRk9Xhm
— Susannah Frame (@SFrameK5) January 14, 2021
The Seahawks’ reaction via statement, per King 5:
"We are aware of the situation and in accordance with the NFL personal conduct policy, we have notified the league of his arrest. This individual is no longer employed by our organization."
Miyasato had been working for the Seahawks or Lumen Field since 2011, according to this LinkedIn page. He also reportedly ran a side photography business.
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