From The Boston Globe · · 1m 50s
Ex-girlfriends accuse Boston safety official of harassment before rape charge
Edward J. Brown, a Boston Public Schools safety official, faces rape charges after ex-girlfriends obtained restraining orders citing harassment.
In brief
Edward J. Brown, a Boston Public Schools safety official, faces rape charges after ex-girlfriends obtained restraining orders citing harassment. Edward J. Brown, a Boston Public Schools safety official, faces rape charges after ex-girlfriends obtained restraining orders citing harassment. Originally reported by The…
Restraining orders filed
Two ex-girlfriends of Boston Public Schools safety official Edward J. Brown obtained restraining orders alleging harassment.
“alleging harassment and other alarming behavior”
Brown's court appearances
Brown appeared in court twice to defend himself, with his most recent hearing on August 17.
“two days after Brown is accused of raping a woman in the barracks”
Firearms order
Records show Brown was ordered to surrender firearms, with one active order expiring August 2027.
“one of the orders is active through August 2027”
Brown's role in schools
Brown served as assistant director in BPS Emergency Management, including active shooter training and safety audits.
“a role that includes planning and conducting active shooter training, fire drills, and safety audits”
BPS awareness
BPS officials initially unaware of restraining orders but later learned a team member was made aware and did not report it.
“a member of the BPS safety team was made aware of a restraining order, learned it was dismissed, and did not report it internally as required by BPS policy”
First ex-girlfriend's account
She met Brown late last year, became concerned about his alcohol issues, and blocked his number after a February bar incident.
“showed signs of having a problem with alcohol and would become confrontational when he would consume it”
Second ex-girlfriend's account
She alleged Brown used a no-caller ID number to call her excessively, with a history of physical and verbal abuse.
“using a no-caller ID phone number … to call me excessively, usually like every weekend when he’s drinking”
Brown's defense
Brown's attorney argued the run-ins were coincidental due to shared social circles and he has no plans to contact the plaintiff.
“he has no plans to continue reaching out to the plaintiff in the near or distant future”
Rape charge details
Brown was arrested at Boston Latin Academy after prosecutors alleged he raped a woman at State Police barracks on Martha’s Vineyard.
“he met the victim at the Ritz Cafe in Oak Bluffs, then brought her back to the State Police barracks”
Brown's background
Brown graduated from Boston Collegiate Charter School in 2017 and holds degrees in criminal justice and law enforcement.
“he had a longstanding interest in law enforcement”
State Police investigation
State Police opened an internal affairs investigation after Brown exchanged text messages about using a trooper’s bedroom.
“he asked where the condoms were”
Brown's release
Brown was released on $10,000 cash bail after his arraignment.
“released on $10,000 cash bail the same day as his arraignment”
Here's the gist
Edward J. Brown, a Boston Public Schools safety official, faces rape charges after ex-girlfriends obtained restraining orders citing harassment.
