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A former Massachusetts firefighter who secretly video recorded female colleagues in the firehouse, has been sentenced to eight months in prison followed by two years of probation. Nicholas Tillman, 39, pled guilty to seven counts related to the 2022 discovery of cameras in an Easthampton Fire Department firehouse.
The seven charges include three counts of videotaping the intimate parts of a person without their consent; three counts of videotaping an unsuspecting nude person; and one count of attempted illegal wiretap. Western Mass News reported that on July 13, 2022 a female firefighter law a blue light coming from an empty locker adjacent to hers in the womens’ locker room. Upon investigation she discovered a hidden camera. Further investigation located a second camera. She informed her supervisor who notified the police. A forensic investigation led to Tillman.
As part of the plea agreement, Tillman must complete sex offender treatment, turn any imagery of the victims over to the East Hampton Police Department, stay away from the Easthampton Fire Department, have no contact with the female victims, and not work as a first responder while on probation. More on the story.
