Harold Earl (Bo) Scallon
Posted by: Webmaster in English Teachers, Hall of Shame, High Schools, ME-CP, Texas(3/05/08 - Initial BBT Report)
Harold Earl (Bo) Scallon, 60, a former English teacher at Rusk High School in Rusk, Texas has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of distribution and possession of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
It is alleged that a forensic analysis of Scallon’s computer revealed visual depictions of more than 150 images involving minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
If convicted of the charges Scallon faces up to 20 years and a fine not to exceed $250,000 for each count.
3/19/08 - Scallon to Await Trial in Jail
Harold Scallon last week waived his right to his initial court appearance and detention hearing indicating that he will remain jailed until trial.
04/10/08 - Guilty Plea
On Tuesday Harold “Bo” Earl Scallon Jr. pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.
Scallon admitted to possessing 196 images involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
He faces up to 10 years in prison when sentenced.
06/17/08 - Sentencing
Harold Earl (Bo) Scallon has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison on his guilty plea to possessing child pornography.
Pointing out his 29 years as a teacher Scallon asked the judge to sentence him below the 78-97 month sentencing range and place him on supervised release but the judge was not buying it.
Scallon must register as a sex offender.
References:
Former Teacher Gets 6 Years for Possessing Child Porn (6/17/08)
Rusk Teacher Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Possession (04/09/08)
Scallon to stay in jail til trial (3/18/08)
Former RHS teacher indicted for child porn (3/05/08)
Ex-Teacher Faces Child Pornography Charges (3/05/08)
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