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WYLIE, Texas – A former Wylie East High School assistant principal was arrested again and is facing new federal child exploitation charges.

What’s new:

On Wednesday, Zachary Neu was charged with two counts of enticement of a minor.

The backstory:

Neu was arrested earlier this month and charged with soliciting prostitution from a minor and an improper relationship between an educator and a student.

The 32-year-old is from Richardson but was an assistant principal at Wylie East High School, about 40 minutes outside of Dallas.

Police said a recent high school graduate reported him for inappropriate communication. 

Neu reportedly offered to buy the minor alcohol and send money for lingerie in exchange for sexual conduct.

A second victim was later identified.

Wylie ISD said Neu is no longer employed by the district.

What’s next:

The case is now being investigated by Wylie police and the FBI.

The Source: The information in this story comes from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas, along with past news coverage.

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