New York School Teacher Indicted On Federal Charges
Federal prosecutors say a retired National Guard officer who later became a school technology teacher secretly ran a prostitution operation out of his home for years, hosting gatherings investigators describe as organized “prostitution parties.”
Eric Simpson, 66, of Macedon, New York, was indicted March 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York on charges of using interstate communications to promote and manage a prostitution enterprise. Simpson pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Wednesday.
According to the federal indictment, Simpson allegedly organized and hosted events at his home between 2021 and late 2025 where commercial sex workers were present and available to perform sex acts with both Simpson and invited guests.
Prosecutors claim Simpson regularly coordinated the events through email communications, distributing messages to potential attendees that advertised upcoming gatherings. These emails allegedly included lists of sex workers expected to attend the parties and instructions for how clients should arrange payment.
The indictment states that guests were told to negotiate payments—described as “donations for services”—directly with the women referred to in the messages as “dancers.”
Authorities allege Simpson also managed many logistical aspects of the gatherings. According to court documents, he set admission fees for the parties, arranged rooms or other “accommodations” within the home, and instructed attendees where to park vehicles so they would not draw attention to the property.
Investigators say Simpson was known by the nickname “Major Hands,” a reference that appeared in the indictment and was allegedly used in connection with the operation.
Before entering the education field, Simpson served nearly three decades in the New York National Guard. His military career included deployments to Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He ultimately ended his service in 2010 as a commissioned officer after assignments in Rochester and Troy, according to information listed on his LinkedIn profile.
After leaving the military, Simpson worked in education, including time as a substitute English teacher in Monroe County public schools. Most recently, he served as a technology teacher in the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District.
The district confirmed to local outlet 13 WHAM that Simpson resigned from his position in January, shortly before the federal charges were filed.
The indictment currently includes one count accusing Simpson of using interstate facilities—such as email—to promote, manage, and facilitate a prostitution enterprise. Federal authorities allege the communications were used to coordinate the events and recruit participants.
If convicted, Simpson could face significant federal penalties.