Madeline Soto Music School Teacher Arrested
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A music teacher at Hunter’s Creek Middle School in Orange County, Florida, has been arrested on federal charges for coercion and enticement of a minor. Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) identified the teacher as, also known as Brett Bonini. According to federal court documents, Bonini contacted two 8-year-old boys in Maryland through Discord, a messaging app commonly used by gamers. Federal Affidavit
Who is Brett Bonini:
Brett Bonini is a 2023 Rollins College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. He previously worked as a music teacher specializing in vocal performance, piano performance, choral conducting, and music arranging. Bonini was the Director of Choral Activities at Hunter’s Creek Middle School and also provided private piano and voice lessons from his studio. He was a Registered vendor for the School District of Osceola County.
- August 2017 – May 2023 – Rollins College – Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music
- June 2018 – October 2018 Intern Piano Teacher Orlando
- February 2019 – Italo Brett Music: Piano & Voice Teacher Piano & Voice Teacher Link
- December 2020 – Seasonal Performer – The Caroling Company – website
- June 2021 – Substitute Music Director/Pianist – Church of St. Luke & St. Peter, St. Cloud, FL
- September 2021 – Junior Intern Orange County Public Schools
- December 2021 – Intern Howard Middle School, Orlando, FL
- August 2023 – Hunter’s Creek Middle School OCPS – Teaching four choral ensembles and 2 periods of class piano.
- May 2024 – Music Director at Hunter’s Creek Middle School OCPS
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In 2019 Post on Facebook Brett wrote:
Believe it or not, the teacher practices too! Here are some highlights of this evening’s practice session in case you don’t believe me. I typically practice a couple of hours or more every day.
It is of the utmost importance to have a teacher who is dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate about the art of Piano and Music and I hope these videos can vouch for me on that front. Book your lessons now! Call or Text (407)459-9220 or Direct message this page! Link
His website states:
Students under my tutelage have gone on to regularly receive positive feedback as well as “Superior” ratings at NFMC Junior Festival and Chorus Music Performance Assessment.
As a performer and collaborator, I often work as a piano accompanist with musicians around Central Florida. I also perform in acts as part of Entertainment Central Productions, and perform seasonally with The Caroling Company as a Dickens caroler. Link
If you or someone you know has been a victim of Brett Bonini, please contact your local police department to report any concerns or seek assistance.
To report any information about human trafficking, child sexual abuse, or the trafficking in child sexual abuse material, contact the HSI Tip Line at 877-4-HSI-TIP or report it through the CyberTipline on the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s website.
Summary of USA v. Italo Bonini
- Case Number: 6:25-mj-01111-LHP
- Filed Date: February 5, 2025
- Jurisdiction: United States District Court
- Defendant: Italo Rafael Brett Bonini
- Charges: Coercion and enticement of a minor
Investigation & Arrest Details
- January 18, 2025 – Maryland State Trooper Stallings responded to a computer crime report involving two child victims (CV1 and CV2) in Aberdeen, Maryland.
- January 28, 2025 – Maryland State Police contacted the Harford County Child Advocacy Center about the case.
- January 31, 2025 – Authorities obtained a search warrant for Discord records.
- February 4, 2025 – The FBI traced the suspect’s IP address to Bonini’s residence in Orlando, Florida.
- February 4, 2025 – The Maryland State Police contacted the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office regarding a male suspect, later identified as Brett Bonini.
- February 4, 2025 – The FBI executed a federal search warrant at Bonini’s home.
Evidence Gathered by Authorities
- FBI investigators linked Bonini to a Discord account (“adrianbro2#0”) used to communicate with children.
- He admitted to deleting his Discord account because he felt “disgusted with himself.”
- He confirmed using video chat and live messaging to interact with minors.
- He targeted children because they were “easier to talk to” and he enjoyed the “control aspect” of the interactions.
- He used an iMac desktop to communicate with victims.
Bonini’s Statement to Investigators
Bonini allegedly told federal agents:
- “I fell into temptation that I should not have. I’m not a sick individual; I made a mistake.”
- “I’m not even gay.”
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) Statement:
“While the district does not comment on employee matters, Hunter’s Creek Middle School families were notified that an employee was placed on administrative leave after an arrest was reported. The individual will not return to campus during the investigation.”
If you or someone you know has been a victim of Brett Bonini, please contact your local police department or report any concerns to federal authorities.
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Brett Bonini is not the only teacher from Hunter’s Creek Middle School who has been arrested for this type of crime.
2024 Hunter Creek Middle School Teacher arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material
October 22, 2024: An Orlando middle school teacher, Mitchell Regan, was arrested on a criminal complaint charging him with possession of child sexual abuse material. Indictment
Mitchell Regan, An Orlando middle school teacher, was arrested on a criminal complaint charging him with possession of child sexual abuse material. Case File
A cyber tip led investigators to Regan, and on his devices, they found sexually explicit images of children, including “females engaged in sexual activity with an adult male inside of a vehicle.
June 24, 2024: A subsequent review of Regan’s social media applications by law enforcement revealed that on June 24, 2024, Regan had distributed two videos of CSAM.
On October 17, 2024, Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant at Regan’s home, where it located an image of child sexual abuse material on his phone. Regan told law enforcement that he was employed at a middle school in Orlando and taught chess and music lessons at a Boys & Girls Club.
“The DOJ said Regan admitted to agents that he had sent and received child sexual abuse material using an online social media platform. Investigators said Regan holds a position of public trust with regular access to children.