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Former teacher sentenced for messaging a student
What happened
A former Bonham ISD teacher pleaded guilty to online solicitation of a minor and forgery and received 7 years in prison, according to a May 2026 North Texas e-News report.
Why it matters to families
Bonham ISD Police found in 2024 that the teacher sent messages to a student trying to get them to engage in sexual activity. The report says no in-person misconduct happened. The superintendent later said past events had caused parents anxiety and described stricter hiring checks.
The evidence
The North Texas e-News report of May 18, 2026 describes the Bonham ISD Police investigation, the grand jury indictment and the plea agreement. The superintendent's June 3, 2026 statement describes current background checks.
The source
Former Bonham ISD teacher pleads guilty for Online Solicitation of a Minor and Forgery (North Texas e-News)See the full record for Bonham Independent School District.
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