Alfred Allen, former head of school at McGuffey Montessori, 5128 Westgate Dr., was arrested on 20 felony counts of child pornography Sept. 24. According to Oxford Police Department Sgt. Jon Varley, evidence is now being presented to the grand jury, who will decide whether the case should be tried. Varley said the process will take time. If there is a trial, he said it will likely not be held until spring.
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