Former Bucks County Teacher Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Child Porn Possession

Richard Adamsky admitted to an untreated addiction that fueled the exploitation of minors.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:03pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered computer hard drive reflecting a harsh, bright light, conceptually representing the disturbing discovery of a cache of child pornography.The discovery of a trove of illegal digital files on a former teacher's computer equipment exposes the dark underbelly of child exploitation.Philadelphia Today

A former longtime teacher and sports coach at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School in Warminster, Pennsylvania was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for possessing thousands of images and videos of child pornography over the course of a decade. Richard Adamsky, 66, pleaded guilty to the federal charges and apologized for his actions, saying he failed to seek treatment for his addiction.

Why it matters

While Adamsky was not accused of abusing any students directly, his possession of child pornography still contributed to the exploitation of minors and the ongoing trauma experienced by victims. The case highlights the need for better mental health resources and support systems to prevent educators from engaging in such criminal behavior.

The details

Adamsky admitted that he had developed an untreated addiction to child pornography over the years, often using simple Google searches to obtain the illegal material. Federal prosecutors said he had downloaded thousands of images depicting the abuse of children, sometimes using search terms related to students or teachers. Despite never being accused of inappropriate conduct with his own students, the judge emphasized that Adamsky's actions still re-victimized the children in the images.

  • Adamsky was arrested in June 2025 and charged by the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
  • Federal prosecutors then indicted him in September 2025, after which his state case was dropped.
  • Adamsky pleaded guilty to the federal child pornography charges in December 2025.

The players

Richard Adamsky

A 66-year-old former teacher and sports coach at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School in Warminster, Pennsylvania who was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for possessing thousands of images and videos of child pornography over the course of a decade.

Gerald J. Pappert

The U.S. District Judge who sentenced Adamsky, describing his conduct as "horrendous" and emphasizing that his possession of child pornography still contributed to the victimization of minors.

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What they’re saying

“Simply put, if one child is victimized, that's one child too many.”

— Richard Adamsky, Former Teacher

“The damage that's done both in extent and duration is really incalculable. The search terms were extremely graphic and showed how premeditated and depraved the defendant's conduct really was.”

— Gerald J. Pappert, U.S. District Judge

What’s next

Adamsky will begin serving his 7.5-year federal prison sentence immediately.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for better mental health resources and support systems to prevent educators from engaging in the exploitation of minors, even if they do not directly abuse students. Possessing child pornography still contributes to the ongoing trauma experienced by victims and fuels the broader market for such abusive content.