Former NJ Janitor Sentenced to 8 Years for Contaminating School Food

Giovanni Impellizzeri, a former custodian at Elizabeth Moore School in Upper Deerfield, New Jersey, was sentenced to eight years in prison for contaminating cafeteria food with bodily fluids and cleaning products. His actions included urinating in food bowls and rubbing his private parts on utensils, which he recorded and shared with an online group. Impellizzeri also faced charges of possession of child pornography, for which he pleaded guilty, leading to a total sentence of eight years, with at least five years before parole eligibility. During the sentencing, he expressed remorse, while parents and school officials voiced their outrage over the breach of trust. The court mandated lifelong supervised parole following his release. The incident, which came to light through an investigation starting in late 2023, has left lasting emotional impacts on the school community.