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Former Texas deputy pleads guilty to child exploitation charges, faces 60 years
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amber Kite , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The officer's guilty plea has led to a potential prison term of up to 60 years in federal prison.
A former Texas law enforcement officer has pleaded guilty to child exploitation charges. The guilty plea was entered in federal court on Monday. As a result, the individual faces a significant prison sentence.
The officer's guilty plea has led to a potential prison term of up to 60 years in federal prison. This outcome is a result of the federal court proceedings. Further details about the case can be found through official announcements from federal court officials, as reported by local news sources such as FOX 7 Austin.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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