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Former Boston Public School Official Charged With Child Rape
Michael McDonald, former Dean of Students at Dearborn Middle School used his position of power to groom a boy for abuse, prosecutors say.

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Michael McDonald, former Dean of Students at Dearborn Middle School used his position of power to groom a boy for abuse, prosecutors say.

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