A Wayne County man is facing a federal charge after prosecutors say he ran a prostitution operation out of his home.
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo said on Thursday that a federal grand jury has indicted 66-year-old Eric Simpson of Macedon on a charge of using interstate facilities to promote and manage a prostitution enterprise. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
Prosecutors say Simpson, who worked as a teacher in the Gananda and North Rose-Wolcott school districts, and most recently in Rochester public schools, lived on Canandaigua Road in Macedon and used that home as a location where commercial sex workers met with customers.
According to the indictment, between 2021 and December 2025, Simpson organized and hosted prostitution parties at the residence. Authorities say he arranged for commercial sex workers to attend and be available to perform sex acts with both Simpson and guests he invited.
Investigators say Simpson promoted the gatherings through email, sometimes listing how many women would be present and identifying them by first name. The emails also reportedly outlined details for the parties, including admission charges, which rooms would be used, and where guests should park to avoid drawing attention.
Prosecutors say customers were instructed to negotiate payments directly with the women involved.
Authorities also allege Simpson allowed sex workers to use his home to meet with clients even when he was not there, and used the internet to advertise which workers were operating out of the residence and what services they offered.
Simpson was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah McCarthy and released under court-ordered conditions.
The case is being investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, the Macedon Police Department, and the New York State Police.
Authorities note that a criminal charge is an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
